MEDizzy - Chlorpromazine hydrochloride (Thorazine) is prescribed for a

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The Mental Health Client

Chlorpromazine hydrochloride (Thorazine) is prescribed for a young adult with schizophrenia. For three days, the chlorpromazine (Thorazine) is to be administered intramuscularly. Before administering chlorpromazine (Thorazine) intramuscularly to the client, the nurse should make which of these assessments?

ExplanationThe hypotension caused by chlorpromazine (Thorazine) is more severe when the drug is administered intramuscularly. The other choices do not relate to side effects of chlorpromazine (Thorazine).