A Client Being Treated for Chronic Schizophrenia Develops Tardive Dyskinesia

question 18

Multiple Choice

A client being treated for chronic schizophrenia develops tardive dyskinesia.Which interventions will the nurse prepare to perform for this client?
Select all that apply.

• A)Administering a prescribed lower dose of the antipsychotic medication
• B)Administering a benzodiazepine as prescribed
• C)Administering tapered doses of the antipsychotic medication
• D)Administering a newly prescribed atypical antipsychotic medication
• E)Administering a higher dose of the currently prescribed antipsychotic medication

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