A client prescribed haloperidol (Haldol) is not demonstrating an improvement of psychotic behaviour after taking the medication for 5 days. What changes in his treatment regime would the nurse expect?
A) No changes are necessary.
B) The dose will be increased.
C) The drug will be discontinued.
D) Xanax might be added to improve behaviour.
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