A 40-year-old man on neuroleptic medication for the past four months begins to exhibit involuntary rapid and jerky movements with his tongue and jaw. Over a period of five weeks, the symptoms grow progressively worse and more pronounced. Suspecting that these symptoms are related to the medication regimen, a social worker should
A. rely on the client's psychiatrist to review the client's medication.
B. notify the psychiatrist that the client is exhibiting symptoms that suggest Tardive's Dyskinesia.
C. suggest that the medication be increased.
D. suggest that the medication be decreased.
B. notify the psychiatrist that the client is exhibiting symptoms that suggest Tardive's Dyskinesia.
The symptoms are serious enough to warrant a medication by a psychiatrist. Tardive's Dyskinesia is a fairly common reaction among patients using neuroleptic medication. The social worker's role is to quickly bring the condition to the psychiatrist's attention.
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