A teen that is taking antipsychotic medications is complaining to the nurse that her tongue feels very thick. The nurse assesses the teen and notes that her eyes continuously look at the ceiling, and the tongue is not swollen
The nurse knows this could be a sign of: 1. Hallucinations
2. A side effect of the antipsychotic medications.
3. A chronic delusional state.
4. Dystonia.
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1. Hallucinations would be auditory or visual in nature rather than giving the feeling of a swollen tongue.
2. These characteristics are common when taking antipsychotic medications.
3. These characteristics are indicative of a side effect, not a chronic state.
4. The patient is not demonstrating stiff muscle movement.
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