A physician prescribes an additional medication for a client taking an antipsychotic agent.The medication is to be administered "prn for EPS." Which is the most appropriate nursing assessment to determine when to give this medication?

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EPS stands for extrapyramidal symptoms, which include tremors and a shuffling gait. Administering the medication prn for EPS would be appropriate when these symptoms are present. WBC count, dry mouth, and generalized seizures are not specific indicators for administering a medication for EPS.

A Physician Prescribes an Additional Medication for a Client Taking