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A nurse is caring for a client who has severe manifestations of schizophrenia and is medicated PRN for agitation with haloperidol. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following adverse effects?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Dysrhythmias. Haloperidol can prolong the QT interval leading to dysrhythmias like torsades de pointes. The nurse should monitor the client's ECG for any changes. Bleeding (
A), pancreatitis (
B), and cataracts (
D) are not common adverse effects of haloperidol.

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