The nurse is providing care for a patient with symptoms of tardive dyskinesia from major tranquilizers.What treatment should the nurse anticipate?

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Anticholinergic medications such as benztropine (Cogentin)or trihexyphenidyl (Artane)are used to combat the extrapyramidal side effects of the typical antipsychotics by helping return balance between dopamine,acetylcholine,and other neurotransmitters.B.D.Addition of rational emotive therapy or muscle relaxants will not affect the cause of the symptoms.C.Discontinuing the tranquilizers may help but may not be realistic if the patient needs them to control symptoms.

The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Patient with Symptoms