ATI Remediation Proctored Exam 3 (Mental and Med Surg)
A nurse is caring for a client who has a serious mental illness and has developed tardive dyskinesia from anti-psychotic medication use. Which of the following adverse effects from anti-psychotic medication use would be expected for the client?
Explanation & Rationale
Rationale:A. Seizures and tremors can occur with some antipsychotic medications but are not specifically indicative of tardive dyskinesia.B. Hallucinations and delusions are symptoms of psychosis, not a side effect of anti-psychotic medications.C. Nausea and vomiting can be side effects of anti-psychotic medications but are not characteristic of tardive dyskinesia.D. Tardive dyskinesia is characterized by uncontrolled, repetitive movements, such as facial grimacing, tongue protrusion, and other involuntary movements.
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