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A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and has been taking a first-generation medication for the past few weeks. During group therapy, the nurse notes that the client is getting up and pacing around the room. The client is cooperative. Upon further evaluation, the client says, 'I just need to move around, but I feel fine.' Which of the following is the client experiencing?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The client is experiencing akathisia, which is characterized by restlessness and a compelling need to move. This can be a side effect of first-generation antipsychotic medications. The client's behavior of getting up and pacing around the room aligns with the symptoms of akathisia. The client's statement of feeling fine but needing to move suggests an inner restlessness rather than a physical discomfort. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome presents with fever, muscle rigidity, and altered mental status, which are not exhibited by the client. Tardive dyskinesia involves involuntary movements of the face and limbs, which are not observed in this scenario. Impaired ability to regulate body temperature is not relevant to the client's behavior.
Therefore, the correct answer is B: Akathisia.

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