ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive 2024 Exit Exam with NGN Questions
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A nurse is assessing a client who is taking haloperidol and is experiencing pseudo parkinsonism. Which of the following findings should the nurse document as a manifestation of pseudo parkinsonism?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Shuffling gait. Pseudo parkinsonism is a common side effect of antipsychotic medications like haloperidol. A shuffling gait is a characteristic manifestation, which includes slow, shuffling, and stiff movements resembling those seen in Parkinson's disease. This occurs due to the blockade of dopamine receptors in the brain.
Choice A, serpentine limb movement, is not a typical manifestation of pseudo parkinsonism.
Choice C, nonreactive pupils, is more indicative of a possible neurological issue.
Choice D, smacking lips, is a manifestation of tardive dyskinesia, not pseudo parkinsonism.
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