A patient who began haloperidol (Haldol)therapy 24 hours ago tells the nurse that he feels jittery and unable to sit or stand still.The nurse can hypothesize that this report is related to:

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Akathisia,an extrapyramidal side effect,is characterized by restlessness,inability to sit still,and the need to pace.It usually occurs early in the course of treatment with a typical antipsychotic drug.The symptomology is not related or seen in the other options.

A Patient Who Began Haloperidol (Haldol)therapy 24 Hours Ago Tells