When a patient experiencing a first episode of type I schizophrenia is hospitalized, the nurse can expect to administer what type of medication?
A) A typical antipsychotic drug
B) An atypical antipsychotic drug
C) A mood-stabilizing anticonvulsant
D) A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
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