The nurse explains that a "drug-free holiday" for a client taking a phenothiazine type of antipsychotic drug may be necessary to help prevent which of the following?

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Phenothiazine type of antipsychotic drugs have a risk of causing tardive dyskinesia, which is a movement disorder that may become permanent even after discontinuation of the drug. Taking a "drug-free holiday" for a short period can help reduce the risk of developing the condition. Noncompliance, higher costs, and destructive behaviors are not necessarily directly related to taking phenothiazine antipsychotic drugs.

The Nurse Explains That a "Drug-Free Holiday" for a Client