The nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia. Orders from the physician include 100 mg chlorpromazine IM STAT and then 50 mg PO bid; 2 mg benztropine PO bid prn. Because benztropine was ordered on a prn basis, which of the following assessments by the nurse would convey a need for this medication?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: The client develops tremors and a shuffling gait. Benztropine is an anticholinergic medication commonly used to treat extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) such as tremors and shuffling gait that can occur as side effects of antipsychotic medications like chlorpromazine. Therefore, the presence of these symptoms indicates a need for benztropine to manage the EPS. A: The client's level of agitation increasing does not directly relate to the need for benztropine. B: The client complaining of a sore throat is not a typical indication for benztropine. C: The client's skin having a yellowish cast is not associated with EPS or a need for benztropine in this context. In summary, the development of tremors and a shuffling gait in the client with schizophrenia receiving chlorpromazine is a clear indication of EPS and the need for benztropine as a treatment option

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.