A nurse working on an inpatient psychiatric unit hears in report that a client taking an antipsychotic drug has begun showing signs of dystonia.The nurse expects the client to exhibit which of the following on assessment?

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Dystonia is a condition that involves involuntary muscle contractions, which can lead to abnormal postures or movements. When a client taking an antipsychotic drug shows signs of dystonia, it often manifests as sustained muscle contractions causing twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal postures. Eyes rolled back in the head is a specific type of dystonia known as oculogyric crisis, which is a common presentation in this context. The other options listed are symptoms associated with other side effects of antipsychotic medications, such as Parkinsonism (shuffling gait) and tardive dyskinesia (lip smacking, muscle quivering).

A Nurse Working on an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit Hears in Report