When assessing a client receiving antipsychotic drugs, the nurse would suspect that the client is experiencing extrapyramidal syndrome (EPS) based on assessment of which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Fine tremor
B) Hypotension
C) Akathisia
D) Anhedonia
E) Dystonia
Ans: A, C, E
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The signs of EPS include fine tremors, muscle rigidity, mask-like appearance of the face, slowness of movement, slurred speech, unsteady gait, akathisia, and dystonia. Anhedonia is a manifestation of schizophrenia.
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