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When assessing a female client who has been taking an antipsychotic medication for the past year, the nurse observes that the client demonstrates involuntary foot tapping while both feet are flat on the floor. The nurse plans to report the observation to the healthcare provider. Which additional action should the nurse take?

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Rationale: Involuntary foot tapping may indicate tardive dyskinesia, a side effect of antipsychotics. Documenting on the AIMS allows systematic monitoring. Other actions misattribute the symptom or are irrelevant.

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