Author Question: A client exhibiting which of the following antipsychotic side effects would require the nurse's ... (Read 29 times)

123654777 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A client exhibiting which of the following antipsychotic side effects would require the nurse's immediate intervention?

1. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
2. Drowsiness
3. Parkinsonism
4. Impotence

Question 2

When doing the morning medication count for the past two weeks, the nurse noticed several drugs that had been wasted or re-ordered. Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention when suspecting drug diversion?

1. Set up a sting operation
2. Obtain definitive evidence
3. Stay out of the situation
4. Document findings

DHRUVSHAH · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome can be fatal. Parkinsonism, impotence, and drowsiness are not normally life-threatening conditions.

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale: It is important that the problem be documented. Staying out of the situation ignores the problem and is unethical and illegal. It is not part of the nurse's role to obtain evidence through a sting operation.