A client with acute symptoms of schizophrenia is prescribed ziprasidone (Geodon)IM.Which rhythm will the nurse assess this client for prior to administering the medication?

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Ziprasidone (Geodon) can cause QT prolongation, which can lead to torsades de pointes, a life-threatening ventricular arrhythmia. Therefore, before administering the medication, the nurse should assess the client's QT interval on an electrocardiogram (ECG) and hold the medication if the QT interval is prolonged. The other options (A, B, and D) are not directly related to the side effects of ziprasidone.

A Client with Acute Symptoms of Schizophrenia Is Prescribed Ziprasidone