A client seen in the ED with acute symptoms of schizophrenia is given ziprasidone (Geodon) IM.Within 15 minutes, the client is subdued and much less restless.The nurse proceeds to connect the patient to a heart monitor, and calls for the 12-lead EKG as ordered.The nurse is going to assess the EKG results for which of the following?
A) Normal sinus rhythm
B) Premature atrial contractions
C) Sinus irregularity
D) Increase in QT interval
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