Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
A client diagnosed with schizophrenia disorder is prescribed haloperidol 50 mg oral BID,"benztropine 1 mg oral prn and zolpidem 10 mg oral hs. Which client behavior would warrant the nurse to administer benztropine?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Muscle rigidity and stiffness indicate extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) which benztropine treats. Other symptoms are not EPS-related.