Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of schizophrenia and a prescription for an antipsychotic medication. The nurse should recognize that which of the following indicates an adverse effect that must be reported to the provider?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
A shuffling gait indicates possible extrapyramidal symptoms, such as Parkinsonism, requiring immediate reporting.