A client with schizophrenia has developed tardive dyskinesia secondary to a psychotropic medication. When a family member asks the nurse if anything can be done to stop the symptoms, the nurse should explain:
1. "The physician will probably order an anticholinergic medication to reduce the symptoms."
2. "If the lowest effective dose of the medication is given, the symptoms could decrease."
3. "Another atypical antipsychotic medication will be given that doesn't have these side effects."
4. "If the antipsychotic medication is stopped, these symptoms are reversible."
Answer: 2
1. Anticholinergics do not help tardive dyskinesia.
2. If the lowest effective dose is given, the symptoms can sometimes be prevented.
3. Changing to another psychotropic medication might stop the progression of the tardive dyskinesia.
4. It is often irreversible.
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