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An adult patient suddenly cries out. The nurse sees the patient's head twisted to the side, the back arched, and the eyes rolled up.
 
  The patient has been newly diagnosed with schizophrenia, and therapy with a traditional antipsychotic medication was started yesterday. Select the next nursing action. a. Obtain the patient's vital signs and pulse oximetry.
  b. Administer a PRN dose of diphenhydramine.
  c. Administer a PRN dose of haloperidol.
  d. Explore the patient's feelings about the new diagnosis.
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