A patient has taken a traditional antipsychotic medication for several years. The nurse observes involuntary tongue movements and lip smacking. The nurse should:
A) notify the health care provider.
B) administer PRN doses of an anticholinergic drug.
C) offer a reward when the patient stops these motions.
D) counsel the patient that the movements are annoying to others.
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