A 60-year-old client diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder presents in an ED with uncontrollable tongue movements,stiff neck,and difficulty swallowing.Which medical diagnosis and treatment should a nurse anticipate when planning care for this client?

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Rationale: The nurse should expect that an ED physician would diagnose the client with tardive dyskinesia and discontinue antipsychotic medication.Tardive dyskinesia is a condition of abnormal involuntary movements of the mouth,tongue,trunk,and extremities that can be a side effect of typical antipsychotic medications.

A 60-Year-Old Client Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder Presents in an ED