The nurse observes a client on an antipsychotic medication and notes a pill-rolling movement of the fingers and a tremor of the extremities. The nurse documents this as what type of side effect?
1. Drug-induced parkinsonism
2. Dystonia
3. Anticholinergic effect
4. Tardive dyskinesia
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Rationale: One form of EPSE is drug-induced parkinsonism characterized by tremors, rigidity, and pill-rolling movements of the fingers. Dystonia is an involuntary tonic muscle contraction. Anticholinergic side effects include blurred vision, dry mouth, urinary retention, and constipation. Tardive dyskinesia is involuntary nonrhythmic movements of the mouth, face, etc.
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