The nurse is caring for a schizophrenic patient who has been prescribed large doses of thioridazine (Mellaril) .Which manifestation may signal an overdose of the medication?
A) The patient walks with a shuffling gait and drooling.
B) The patient is lethargic and takes frequent naps.
C) The patient exhibits disorganized thought processes.
D) The patient exhibits extreme excitability with periods of mania.
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