When in the course of treatment with an antipsychotic medication would the nurse be most likely to assess tardive dyskinesia?
1. Within 72 hours of initiation
2. After long-term use
3. Within 48 hours of initiation
4. After three or more weeks of treatment
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Rationale: Tardive dyskinesia has a late onset during the course of treatment with antipsychotic medications.
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