The nurse is caring for a patient with long-standing schizophrenia who is in hospital for a change in his antipsychotic medication. After a month on the new medication, the patient begins to display some involuntary facial movements, such as smacking his lips and grimacing. Which statement is true regarding this change?

The 7-year-old child is being evaluated for attention deficit or learning disability. The child’s teachers report a lack of attention to detail and an inability to follow direction. The child’s parents report issues at home, too – not doing what is asked and not remembering what has been said. While being evaluated, the child begins to blink rapidly for 20 seconds. Once the episode ends, the child does not remember what happened or the purpose of the appointment. The nurse educates the parents about which adverse effects of first line therapy? Select all that apply.  

The 16-year-old patient passed out from the heat while playing football and now requires an infusion of Lactated Ringer’s solution for moderate dehydration. The patient’s heart rate is 118 bpm, blood pressure is 100/72 mmHg, and temperature is 37.5°C. Which gauge of intravenous catheter does the nurse select for insertion into this patient?