One of the long-time schizophrenic patients on the inpatient unit has developed involuntary movements of his tongue. The nurse assesses that this patient has developed:
1. acute dystonic reaction.
2. tardive dyskinesia.
3. neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
4. laryngospasm.
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Tardive dyskinesia is a side effect of continued use of neuroleptic medications to control schizophrenia.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 1253
OBJ: 4 TOP: Schizophrenia
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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