The patient has been receiving chlorpromazine (Thorazine) for the treatment of schizophrenia. The nurse assesses that the patient has tardive dyskinesia. What findings support this conclusion?
A) Tremor, muscle rigidity, and a shuffling gait
B) Severe muscle spasms of the back, neck, and tongue
C) An inability to rest or relax, and restlessness
D) Unusual facial movements and lip smacking
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