Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
When assessing a female client who has been taking an antipsychotic medication for the past year, the nurse observes that the client demonstrates involuntary foot tapping while both feet are flat on the floor. The nurse plans to report the observation to the healthcare provider. Which additional action should the nurse take?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Documenting on the AIMS is appropriate to assess and record abnormal movements, such as tardive dyskinesia, associated with antipsychotics.