A patient in her 60s has been living with schizophrenia since she was a young woman and was treated with chlorpromazine for many years
The nurse who is meeting the patient for the first time observes that the patient continually smacks her lips and appears to be chewing. The nurse should recognize that this patient is likely experiencing what problem? A) Tardive dyskinesia
B) Akathisia
C) Dystonias
D) Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
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Tardive dyskinesia occurs as the result of long-term use of chlorpromazine. Patients may experience lip smacking, tongue protrusion, and facial grimaces and may have choreic movements of trunk and limbs. Akathisia is a form of restlessness, and dystonias are uncoordinated movements. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is an acute complication.
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