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    Ati rn 400 mental health final proctored exam

    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?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Pancreatitis is not a common adverse effect of haloperidol. Pancreatitis is more typically associated with certain medications like valproic acid (used for seizures or mood disorders) but not haloperidol. B. Cataracts are not a typical adverse effect of haloperidol. Cataracts are more commonly associated with long-term use of corticosteroids or other medications, but not antipsychotics like haloperidol. C. Dysrhythmias,. Haloperidol, a typical antipsychotic, is known to prolong the QT interval and can cause dysrhythmias such as torsades de pointes (a type of life-threatening arrhythmia). This is a well-known risk associated with haloperidol, especially in high doses or when used with other medications that affect the heart's rhythm. D. Bleeding is not a typical side effect of haloperidol. While some medications, like anticoagulants or NSAIDs, may cause bleeding, haloperidol does not have bleeding as a known adverse effect.

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