A client is taking a traditional antipsychotic medication. He is exhibiting grimacing and lip smacking. This side effect would be documented as which of the following?
A) Akinesia
B) Akathisia
C) Tardive dyskinesia
D) Dystonia
C
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Tardive dyskinesia occurs when the client makes involuntary muscle movements, usually in the face, such as tongue thrusting, lip smacking, or blinking. Akinesia is pseudoparkinsonism. Akathisia is the inability to sit still. Dystonia is a sudden severe muscle spasm, usually in the neck, tongue, or eyes.
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