client is receiving haloperidol (Haldol). He has stiff muscles, restlessness and internal jumpiness. Which one would be MOST appropriate for the nurse to administer to decrease the client's symptoms?

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A client is receiving haloperidol (Haldol).

He has stiff muscles, restlessness and internal jumpiness.

Which one would be MOST appropriate for the nurse to administer to decrease the client's symptoms? 

Question 8 options:

a) 

Benztropine mesylate


b) 

Lorazepam


c) 

Risperidone


d) 

Olanzapine

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