ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Custom Health Next Gen Questions
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A male client is admitted to the psychiatric unit for recurrent negative symptoms of chronic schizophrenia and medication adjustment of risperidone (Risperdal). When the client walks to the nurse’s station in a laterally contracted position, he states that something has made his body contort into a monster. What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct action is to administer the prescribed anticholinergic benztropine (Cogentin) for dystonia. Dystonia is a side effect of antipsychotic medications like risperidone and can present as abnormal muscle contractions or postures. Benztropine is commonly used to manage dystonia by blocking excess acetylcholine in the brain. This helps to alleviate the muscle spasms and contractions that the client is experiencing. Mediating with thioridazine may not be appropriate as it is not the prescribed medication and may not effectively address the dystonia. Offering a hot pack for muscle spasms might provide temporary relief but does not address the underlying cause of dystonia. Directing the client to occupational therapy or distracting him may not effectively manage the dystonia symptoms. Administering benztropine is the most appropriate action to address the client's physical symptoms and improve his comfort and well-being.
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