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A client with advanced AlzheimerÔÇÖs disease has been prescribed haloperidol (Haldol). What clinical manifestation suggests that the client is experiencing side effects from this medication?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Haloperidol, an antipsychotic, commonly causes extrapyramidal side effects like tremors. Cough (A), diarrhea (C), and pitting edema (D) are not typical side effects of haloperidol.