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ATI N211 Pharmacology Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer the monthly injection of haloperidol decanoate to a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Have the client lie down for 30 min after the medication is injected. This is important because haloperidol decanoate can cause postural hypotension, leading to dizziness or fainting. Having the client lie down for 30 minutes after the injection can help prevent falls and injuries.
A: Monitoring for bradycardia is not directly related to the administration of haloperidol decanoate.
C: Administering the medication using a tuberculin syringe is not necessary for this medication.
D: Assessing for a sudden relapse of manifestations is important but not specific to the administration process.
Therefore, the best action to take is to have the client lie down to prevent postural hypotension.
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