The nurse examines a client who is taking haloperidol for schizophrenia and notices that she habitually twists her tongue and arms. Which side effect should the nurse document in this client's record?

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Tardive dyskinesia is characterized by repetitive, involuntary, purposeless movements such as tongue twisting and arm movements, which are side effects of long-term use of antipsychotic medications like haloperidol.

The Nurse Examines a Client Who Is Taking Haloperidol for Schizophrenia