The nurse is assessing a client who has a diagnosis of Schizophrenia and takes an antipsychotic agent daily.Which finding requires further nursing assessment?

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A temperature of 101°F may indicate an infection or another medical condition requiring further nursing assessment, as antipsychotic agents can decrease the immune system's ability to fight off infection. The other findings listed are common side effects of antipsychotic medication and should be monitored, but do not require further assessment unless they become severe or lead to other complications.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Client Who Has a Diagnosis