A client's medication regimen is being determined by the health care provider.Currently,the medications haloperidol (Haldol),a high-potency drug,and chlorpromazine,a low-potency drug,are being considered.Which doses of the medications does the nurse anticipate for this client?

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The question is asking for the anticipated doses of chlorpromazine and haloperidol for a client, but does not provide any information about the specific client or their condition. Generally, when choosing between high-potency and low-potency antipsychotic medications, the healthcare provider will consider the severity of the client's symptoms and the potential side effects of the medications. If the client has severe symptoms, a higher dose of a low-potency drug like chlorpromazine may be needed to achieve therapeutic benefit. However, this can increase the risk of sedation and other side effects. Haloperidol is a high-potency drug that is typically used in lower doses than chlorpromazine, as it can be more effective at lower doses and has a lower risk of sedation. Based on this information, it is possible that the client may receive a dose of 100 mg of chlorpromazine (a higher dose for more severe symptoms) along with 2 mg of haloperidol (a lower dose due to the potency of the medication). Therefore, choice B is the best answer.

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