A client with a history of moderate anxiety disorder is pres…
A client with a history of moderate anxiety disorder is prescribed alprazolam (Xanax) 1 mg orally, PRN, for moderate anxiety. The pharmacy dispensed alprazolam 0.25 mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer to achieve the prescribed dose? Fill in the blanks and round your answer to the nearest whole number.
Read DetailsA nurse notices a client, with a diagnosis of moderate anxie…
A nurse notices a client, with a diagnosis of moderate anxiety, pacing the hall and mumbling. The client states, “I am at the end of my rope. I don’t think I can take any more bad news.” Which response by the nurse is the priority?
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A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking haloperidol for 3 months. The client has a temperature of 41.4° C (106.5° F), blood pressure of 150/110 mm Hg, and muscle rigidity. Which complication should the nurse suspect?
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