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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

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A patient with a new diagnosis of schizophrenia has been taking haloperidol for a week. The nurse would suspect an adverse reaction of Tardive Dyskinesia if the patient had the following symptoms:
  1. Loss of affect and insomnia and disinterest in food
  2. Abnormal facial movements and tongue protrusion
  3. An increase of auditory and visual hallucinations
  4. Muscle or joint pain
Explanation
Answer: B - An adverse reaction of Tardive Dyskinesia would be suspected if the patient presented with abnormal facial movements and tongue protrusion.
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