A patient receiving haloperidol for acute psychosis is experiencing extrapyramidal side effects. To counter these side effects, the nurse would expect the physician to order:
Explanation
•Trihexyphenidyl is an anticholinergic agent used to treat extrapyramidal symptoms caused by antipsychotics and Parkinson's disease. Benztropine is also commonly used.
•Donepezil is a cholinesterase inhibitor and could make the symptoms worse.
•Ziprasidone and Seroquel are atypical antipsychotics and could make the symptoms worse.