A client prescribed haloperidol (Haldol) is not demonstrating an improvement of psychotic behavior after taking the medication for 5 days.The nurse would anticipate which dose change for the medication?
A) No changes are necessary,as it might take 2-4 weeks for significant improvement to be noted.
B) The dose of Haldol might be increased.
C) The order for Haldol might be discontinued.
D) Xanax might be added to improve the symptoms of psychotic behavior.
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