Question

a nurse is reviewing a nursing drug guide prior to administering paliperidone im to a client for the first time. the nurse should identify that which of the following information is accurate regarding this medication?

the first two doses should be administered in the gluteal site.

this medication is classified as a benzodiazepine.

gently roll the prefilled medication syringe prior to administration.

clients should be instructed to rise slowly while receiving this medication.

Explanation:

• Palperidone is an antipsychotic (not a benzodiazepine). The first two doses are given in the deltoid site (not gluteal). Prefilled syringes of palperidone are not rolled (as it can cause particle formation). Palperidone can cause orthostatic hypotension, so clients should rise slowly.

Answer:

Clients should be instructed to rise slowly while receiving this medication.