medium · NCLEX-RN Psychosocial Integrity
A client is experiencing an acute dystonic reaction (neck twisting to the side) shortly after a dose of fluphenazine.
Which medication should the nurse be prepared to administer?
- Diazepam 5 mg orally.
- Epinephrine 0.3 mg IM.
- Benztropine 2 mg IM/IV.
- Dantrolene 1 mg/kg IV.
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