WGU Psych C476: Psychosis Meds

WGU Psych - C476: Psychosis Meds, Questions and answers, VERIFIED. Graded A+ For the past year, a pt has received haloperidol (Haldol). The nurse administering the pt's next dose notes a twitch on the right side of the pt's face & tongue movements. Which nursing intervention takes priority? Give haloperidol (Haldol) and benzatropine (Cogentin) 1mg IM prn per order. 2. Assess for other signs of hyperglycemia resulting from the use of haloperidol. 3. Check the pt's temperature and a...

For the past year, a pt has received haloperidol (Haldol). The nurse administering the pt's next dose notes a twitch on the right side of the pt's face & tongue movements. Which nursing intervention takes priority? Give haloperidol (Haldol) and benzatropine (Cogentin) 1mg IM prn per order. 2. Assess for other signs of hyperglycemia resulting from the use of haloperidol. 3. Check the pt's temperature and assess for mental status. 4. Hold the haloperidol, and call the physician. - -Halope...