ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam II Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with acute psychosis and is being treated with haloperidol. The nurse should suspect that the client may be experiencing tardive dyskinesia when the client exhibits which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: The correct answers are C (Facial grimacing and eye blinking) and E (
Tongue thrusting and lip-smacking) because these are common symptoms of tardive dyskinesia, a movement disorder associated with long-term use of antipsychotic medications like haloperidol. Facial grimacing, eye blinking, tongue thrusting, and lip-smacking are all involuntary movements typically seen in tardive dyskinesia. These movements can be permanent if not addressed promptly.
Incorrect answers:
A (Fine hand tremors and pill rolling) are not typically associated with tardive dyskinesia but may be signs of other conditions like Parkinson's disease.
B (Urinary retention and constipation) are not symptoms of tardive dyskinesia but may be related to other side effects of medications.
D (Involuntary pelvic rocking and hip thrusting movements) are not typical symptoms of tardive dyskinesia but may be seen in other movement disorders.
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