When a client diagnosed with schizophrenia was discharged 6 months ago, haloperidol was prescribed. The client now says, "I stopped taking those pills. They made me feel like a robot." What are common side effects the nurse should validate with the client?

Sedation and muscle stiffness

Sweating, nausea, and diarrhea

Mild fever, sore throat, and skin rash

Headache, watery eyes, and runny nose

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A) Correct. Haloperidol, a first-generation antipsychotic, commonly causes side effects like sedation (drowsiness) and extrapyramidal symptoms, including muscle stiffness.

B)   Incorrect. Sweating, nausea, and diarrhea are not typically associated with haloperidol.
C)   Incorrect. Mild fever, sore throat, and skin rash are not common side effects of haloperidol.
D)   Incorrect. Headache, watery eyes, and runny nose are not common side effects of haloperidol.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Flat affect (lack of emotional expression) and hygiene needs are negative symptoms, not positive symptoms.
B. Social isolation and anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure) are also negative symptoms, not positive symptoms.
C. Positive symptoms involve the presence of abnormal experiences or behaviors that are not present in healthy individuals. Hallucinations (perceiving things that aren't there) and delusions (strongly held false beliefs) are examples of positive symptoms.
D. Withdrawal (lack of interest or participation in social activities) and avolition (lack of motivation) are negative symptoms, not positive symptoms.

A. The client displays agitation. B. The client becomes suddenly cheerful. C. The client experiences psychomotor retardation. D. The client does not attend group therapy.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Agitation can be a sign of distress, but sudden cheerfulness may be indicative of a decision to act on suicidal thoughts, as the individual may feel relieved to have made a decision.
B. Sudden cheerfulness can be a concerning sign, as it may indicate that the client has made a decision to carry out suicidal thoughts.
C. Psychomotor retardation is a symptom of depression and may not necessarily indicate imminent risk of suicide.
D. Not attending group therapy may be a sign of withdrawal or isolation, but it does not directly indicate immediate suicidal risk.

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When a client diagnosed with schizophrenia was discharged 6 months ago, haloperidol was prescribed. The client now says, "I stopped taking those pills. They made me feel like a robot." What are common side effects the nurse should validate with the client?

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