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The Spouse of a Client on an Antipsychotic Medication Asks

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The spouse of a client on an antipsychotic medication asks the nurse why they routinely assess the client for movements, especially around the mouth and extremities. What nursing response is correct?


A) Abnormal involuntary movements can be an irreversible side effect of antipsychotic medications.
B) Movements around the mouth herald the approaching medication tolerance that the client is developing.
C) Abnormal involuntary movements can be easily treated and less annoying to the client.
D) Antipsychotic medications can lead to this type of dystonia.

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