{"id":139855,"date":"2024-09-17T19:09:32","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T19:09:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=139855"},"modified":"2024-09-17T19:09:35","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T19:09:35","slug":"the-nurse-is-assessing-a-client-diagnosed-with-schizophrenia-who-has-been-prescribed-haloperidol-for-the-past-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/17\/the-nurse-is-assessing-a-client-diagnosed-with-schizophrenia-who-has-been-prescribed-haloperidol-for-the-past-year\/","title":{"rendered":"The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with schizophrenia, who has been prescribed Haloperidol for the past year."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with schizophrenia, who has been prescribed Haloperidol for the past year. On assessment, the nurse notices that the client is demonstrating bizarre facial and tongue movements. What is the priority nursing intervention?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A.<br>Administer the 6mg Benztropine orally with a full glass of water on an empty stomach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B.<br>Ask the healthcare provider to increase the dose of Haloperidol to assist with the side effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.<br>Hold the dose of Haloperidol and notify the healthcare provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D.<br>Explain to the client that the side effects should diminish in one to two weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-6-color\">The Correct Answer and Explanation is:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The priority nursing intervention for a client on Haloperidol who is exhibiting bizarre facial and tongue movements is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>C. Hold the dose of Haloperidol and notify the healthcare provider.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The client\u2019s symptoms of bizarre facial and tongue movements are indicative of tardive dyskinesia, a serious and often irreversible side effect associated with the long-term use of typical antipsychotics like Haloperidol. Tardive dyskinesia is characterized by involuntary, repetitive movements, primarily affecting the facial muscles and tongue. It is a condition that arises due to prolonged exposure to dopaminergic antagonists, such as Haloperidol, which is used to treat schizophrenia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Immediate Actions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hold the Dose of Haloperidol:<\/strong> The first step in managing tardive dyskinesia is to hold the dose of Haloperidol. Continuing the medication can exacerbate the symptoms and potentially worsen the condition. Haloperidol should be discontinued or switched to an alternative antipsychotic with a lower risk of tardive dyskinesia, depending on the healthcare provider&#8217;s assessment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Notify the Healthcare Provider:<\/strong> Promptly notifying the healthcare provider is crucial. The provider will need to evaluate the severity of the tardive dyskinesia, consider alternative treatments, and potentially adjust the client&#8217;s medication regimen. This might include switching to atypical antipsychotics, which have a lower risk of causing tardive dyskinesia.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other Options Explained:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A. Administer Benztropine:<\/strong> Benztropine is an anticholinergic agent used to treat acute extrapyramidal symptoms associated with antipsychotic medications, such as Parkinsonism or acute dystonia. However, it is not effective for tardive dyskinesia, and its use would not address the underlying issue of long-term antipsychotic therapy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>B. Increase Haloperidol Dose:<\/strong> Increasing the dose of Haloperidol would worsen the symptoms of tardive dyskinesia, making this option inappropriate and harmful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>D. Explain to the Client:<\/strong> While educating the client about potential side effects is important, tardive dyskinesia is a serious condition that requires immediate action. Advising that side effects will diminish in one to two weeks is not appropriate, as tardive dyskinesia is often chronic and does not resolve quickly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary, holding the dose of Haloperidol and consulting with the healthcare provider is the priority to manage the client\u2019s symptoms effectively and prevent further complications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with schizophrenia, who has been prescribed Haloperidol for the past year. On assessment, the nurse notices that the client is demonstrating bizarre facial and tongue movements. What is the priority nursing intervention? A.Administer the 6mg Benztropine orally with a full glass of water on an empty stomach. 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