A 28-year-old patient is receiving haloperidol for schizophr…

A 28-year-old patient is receiving haloperidol for schizophrenia. On the second day of treatment, the nurse observes that the patient has a stiff neck, drooling, and abnormal upward deviation of the eyes. Which action should the nurse take first?

A 35-year-old patient with schizophrenia is admitted to the…

A 35-year-old patient with schizophrenia is admitted to the psychiatric unit reporting voices instructing them to harm others. The patient is visibly agitated, pacing, and clenching their fists. Which initial nursing intervention is the highest priority?