RN ATI Comprehensive Assessment Exam Retake 2023 V2 -Nurselytic

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A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has a new prescription for haloperidol. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to report to the provider?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Shuffling gait. Haloperidol is an antipsychotic medication known to cause extrapyramidal side effects like shuffling gait, which can indicate a serious movement disorder called tardive dyskinesia. Reporting this symptom promptly to the provider is crucial for early intervention. Weight gain (
A) and dry mouth (
B) are common side effects of many medications, including haloperidol, but they are not considered urgent to report. Sedation (
D) is a common side effect of haloperidol, but it is not typically a sign of a serious adverse reaction requiring immediate attention.

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