You are caring for a middle-aged male patient who has a long history of psychiatric disorders. During your assessment, you note excessive tremors and uncontrollable spasms in his head, neck, and arms. These are most likely:
A) manifestations of his psychotic illness.
B) extrapyramidal side effects of his antipsychotic medication.
C) a purposeful action designed to draw attention away from his medical history.
D) drug interactions produced by antihypertensive medications and diuretics.
B
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