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    Ati nurs 541 mental health proctored exam(behavioral health)

    A nurse is caring for a client who has severe manifestations of schizophrenia and is medicated as needed for agitation with haloperidol. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following adverse effects?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Haloperidol is not commonly associated with bleeding; this is more relevant to anticoagulants or antiplatelet therapy. B. Pancreatitis is more commonly associated with certain antipsychotics like clozapine or valproate, not haloperidol. C. Haloperidol, a typical antipsychotic, can prolong the QT interval and cause cardiac dysrhythmias, especially in higher doses or IV administration. Monitoring ECG and cardiac status is important. D. Cataract formation is a potential adverse effect of long-term use of atypical antipsychotics such as quetiapine or olanzapine, not haloperidol.

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