The nurse should monitor the client taking antipsychotic medications for which adverse reactions? (Select all that apply.)
a. arrhythmias d. neuroleptic malignant syndrome
b. extrapyramidal side effect e. tardive dyskinesia
c. fatal hypertensive crisis
B, D, E
Antipsychotic medications should be monitored for adverse reactions including extrapyramidal side effect, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and tardive dyskinesia.
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