Ati N120 Psychiatric Mental Health Proctored Exam
Select All That Apply
A nurse is assessing for the presence of extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) in a client who is taking chlorpromazine. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as EPS? (Select all that apply.)
Explanation & Rationale
Choice A reason: Muscle spasms of the neck (torticollis) are a form of acute dystonia, which is a type of EPS. This can be painful and potentially dangerous if it affects airway muscles. Choice B reason: Tremors of the hands are a sign of parkinsonism, another type of EPS caused by dopamine blockade. Choice C reason: Sexual dysfunction is a side effect of antipsychotics but is not classified as EPS. EPS specifically refers to motor disturbances. Choice D reason: Fidgeting behavior can indicate akathisia, an EPS characterized by inner restlessness and inability to remain still. Choice E reason: Blurred vision is an anticholinergic side effect, not an EPS.
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