The patient has been receiving chlorpromazine (Thorazine)for the treatment of schizophrenia.The nurse assesses that the patient has tardive dyskinesia.What describes the result of the nurse's assessment?

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Tardive dyskinesia is a side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic medications that presents as involuntary, repetitive movements typically affecting the face, tongue, and sometimes limbs. Unusual facial movements and lip smacking are common signs of tardive dyskinesia. Tremor, muscle rigidity, and a shuffling gait describe Parkinson's disease-like symptoms. Severe muscle spasms of the back, neck, and tongue describe dystonia. An inability to rest or relax and restlessness describe akathisia.

The Patient Has Been Receiving Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)for the Treatment of Schizophrenia.The