An older man is taking aripiprazole (Abilify) for agitation. Which patient assessment is the nurse's priority to prevent catastrophic effects of the medication?
a. Oral and facial dyskinesia c. Muscle spasms of the face
b. Mask facies, shuf-fling gait d. Repetitive aimless walking
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This individual is taking an atypical antipsychotic agent to control manic episodes of dementia. Although these agents are less likely to cause tardive dyskinesia (TD), the nurse monitors for the associated abnormal movements of TD including oral and facial dyskinesia, which is an impair-ment in the ability to execute voluntary facial movement. The nurse immediately reports this ef-fect to stop therapy and to prevent an irreversible condition. Mask facies, having a masklike ap-pearance, and shuffling gait are parkinsonian side effects of antipsychotic agents and can be im-proved with antiparkinsonian agents. Muscle spasms of the face, tongue, neck, and back are ad-verse effects of antipsychotic agents usually observed within the first 5 days of therapy. They are potential indicators of acute dystonia and can be improved with antiparkinsonian agents. Motor restlessness is an adverse effect of antipsychotic agents and is characteristic of akathisia.
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