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An adult patient suddenly cries out. A nurse sees the patient's head twisted to the side, arched back, and the eyes rolled up.

The patient has been newly diagnosed with schizophrenia, and therapy with a traditional antipsychotic medication was started yesterday. Based on the nurse's assessment, what would be the next nursing action? a. Obtain the patient's vital signs and pulse oximetry.
b. Administer a PRN dose of diphenhydramine (Benadryl).
c. Administer a PRN dose of haloperidol (Haldol).
d. Obtain a serum drug level and reassure the patient.

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