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Practice Question

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?

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Correct Answer:

Dysrhythmias.

Rationale:

✔️ Dysrhythmias are a known potential adverse effect of haloperidol, particularly when given parenterally (e.g., IM for agitation).

✔️ Haloperidol can cause QT interval prolongation, which increases the risk of torsades de pointes and other life-threatening arrhythmias.

✔️ Clients receiving high doses or with underlying electrolyte disturbances (e.g., hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia) are at greater risk for these cardiac effects.

✔️ Therefore, it is essential to monitor cardiac rhythm, assess for palpitations or syncope, and consider baseline and follow-up ECGs during treatment with haloperidol, especially when given PRN for acute agitation.

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  • Subcategory: ATI Exams
  • Domain: ATI MENTAL HEALTH/PSYCHIATRIC NURSING
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