Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has a serious mental illness and has developed tardive dyskinesia from anti-psychotic medication use. Which of the following adverse effects from anti-psychotic medication use would be expected for the client?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Uncontrolled movements around the mouth. Tardive dyskinesia is a serious side effect of long-term antipsychotic medication use, characterized by involuntary movements of the face, tongue, and limbs. This aligns with the presentation of uncontrolled movements around the mouth. Hallucinations and delusions (A) are symptoms of the mental illness itself and not directly related to tardive dyskinesia. Nausea and vomiting (B) are common side effects of antipsychotic medications but not specific to tardive dyskinesia. Seizures and tremors (C) are not typically associated with tardive dyskinesia.