A client diagnosed with schizophrenia,who has been taking antipsychotic medication for the last 5 months,presents in an emergency department (ED)with uncontrollable tongue movements,stiff neck,and difficulty swallowing.The nurse would expect the physician to recognize which condition and implement which treatment?

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

A Client Diagnosed with Schizophrenia,who Has Been Taking Antipsychotic Medication