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Title: After taking chlorpromazine (Thorazine) for 1 month, a client presents to an ED with severe muscle ...
Post by: jgrou0811 on Jan 20, 2018
After taking chlorpromazine (Thorazine) for 1 month, a client presents to an ED with severe muscle rigidity, tachycardia, and a temperature of 105oF (40.5?C).
 
  Which medical diagnosis and treatment should a nurse anticipate when planning care for this client? 1. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome treated by discontinuing Thorazine and administering dantrolene (Dantrium)
  2. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome treated by increasing Thorazine dosage and administering an antianxiety medication
  3. Dystonia treated by administering trihexyphenidyl (Artane)
  4. Dystonia treated by administering bromocriptine (Parlodel)


Title: After taking chlorpromazine (Thorazine) for 1 month, a client presents to an ED with severe muscle ...
Post by: Niqihsa on Jan 20, 2018
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