A client is diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder. A physician orders haloperidol (Haldol) 50 mg bid, benztropine (Cogentin) 1 mg prn, and zolpidem (Ambien) 10 mg HS. Which client behavior would warrant the nurse to administer benztropine?

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Benztropine is an anticholinergic medication used to treat extrapyramidal side effects such as restlessness and muscle rigidity caused by haloperidol. It is not indicated for tactile hallucinations (A) or hearing disturbing voices (D). Tardive dyskinesia (B) is a potential side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic medications, but benztropine is typically used to treat acute extrapyramidal side effects.

A Client Is Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder