A patient with the diagnosis of schizophrenia is
hospitalized and is taking a phenothiazine drug. Which statement by this patient indicates that he is experiencing a common adverse effect of phenothiazines?
a. "I can't sleep at night."
b. "I feel hungry all the time."
c. "Look at how red my hands are."
d. "My mouth has been so dry lately."
ANS: D
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