ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Npro 2000 Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with acute psychosis and is being treated with haloperidol (Haldol). The nurse should suspect that the client may be experiencing tardive dyskinesia when the client exhibits which of the following?
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Tongue thrusting and lip smacking are hallmark signs of tardive dyskinesia, a side effect of long-term haloperidol use.
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Question 5 of 5
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