A patient who takes loxapine (Loxitane) to treat schizophrenia is noted to be restless and fidgety and is pacing around the room. The nurse caring for this patient will perform which action?
A) Contact the provider to discuss changing to benztropine (Cogentin) .
B) Notify the provider of these symptoms and request an order for lorazepam (Ativan) .
C) Question the patient about adherence to the drug regimen.
D) Recognize that patients with schizophrenia normally present in this fashion.
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