A patient begins therapy with a phenothiazine medication.What teaching should a nurse provide related to the drug's strong dopaminergic effect?

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Phenothiazines block dopamine receptors in both the limbic system and basal ganglia.Dystonia is likely to occur early in the course of treatment and is often heralded by sensations of muscle stiffness.Early intervention with an antiparkinsonian medication can increase the patient's comfort and prevent dystonic reactions.

A Patient Begins Therapy with a Phenothiazine Medication