Multiple Choice
During a psychiatric emergency,IM ziprasidone (Geodon) is administered to an assaultive patient.During the next 2 hours,it is of primary importance that the nurse assess for:
A) Tardive dyskinesia
B) Anticholinergic effects
C) Orthostatic hypotension
D) Pseudoparkinsonism
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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