When a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia was discharged 6 months ago, haloperidol was prescribed. The patient now says, "I stopped taking those pills. They made me feel like a robot." What are common side effects the nurse should validate with the patient?

A) Sedation and muscle stiffness
B) Sweating, nausea, and diarrhea
C) Mild fever, sore throat, and skin rash
D) Headache, watery eyes, and runny nose

Haloperidol

An antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia, acute psychosis, and for the control of symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and agitation.

Muscle Stiffness

A condition characterized by rigidity or inflexibility in muscles, often resulting in discomfort or restricted movement.

Sedation

The process of inducing a calm, relaxed state through the use of sedative medications, often used in medical procedures to reduce anxiety and discomfort.