A drug is withdrawn from a client who has been taking it routinely for many years. The client has developed muscle tremors. How will the nurse document this event?

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Muscle tremors are an assessment finding associated with physical dependence on a drug. Since the client has been taking the drug routinely for many years, it is likely that the body has become dependent on it, and withdrawal symptoms such as muscle tremors can occur when the drug is stopped abruptly.

A Drug Is Withdrawn from a Client Who Has Been