A nurse working in an outpatient psychiatric clinic and assists with the care of a 24-year-old patient with schizophrenia who started taking chlorpromazine (Thorazine) three days ago. Which of the following should be reported to the physician immediately?

A. The patient reports no bowel movement since he started the medication.
B. The client is blinking rapidly and making odd facial movements involuntarily.
C. Patient says, "I heard the angels talking again last night."
D. Patient reports he is staying at a homeless shelter four blocks away.


B

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