ATI LPN Mental Health Exam V

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A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and has been taking a first generation medication for several years. The client is exhibiting jerking movements and twitching of the face and tongue. Which of the following is the client experiencing?

A. Extrapyramidal symptoms B. Impaired ability to regulate body temperature C. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome D. Tardive dyskinesia

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Tardive dyskinesia involves chronic facial twitching from long-term antipsychotics. EPS is acute, temperature issues are unrelated, and NMS involves rigidity and fever.

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