The nurse administers haloperidol (Haldol) via IV push to a patient experiencing delirium. What is most important for the nurse to monitor in this patient?

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1. This is not the most important for the nurse to monitor.
2. The patient needs to be monitored for adverse effects as QT prolongation and dysrhythmias (torsades de pointes), which can result in sudden death, especially if the drug is administered via IV push.
3. This is not the most important for the nurse to monitor.
4. This is not the most important for the nurse to monitor.

The Nurse Administers Haloperidol (Haldol) Via IV Push to a Patient