Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and has been taking a first generation medication for several years. The client is exhibiting jerking movements and twitching of the face and tongue. Which of the following is the client experiencing?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Tardive dyskinesia involves chronic facial twitching from long-term antipsychotics. EPS is acute, temperature issues are unrelated, and NMS involves rigidity and fever.