Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
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?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Dysrhythmias. Haloperidol can prolong the QT interval leading to dysrhythmias like torsades de pointes. The nurse should monitor the client's ECG for any changes. Bleeding (A), pancreatitis (B), and cataracts (D) are not common adverse effects of haloperidol.