NCLEX Practice Questions: Quiz 128

After completing an assessment, the nurse determines that a client is exhibiting early symptoms of a dystonic reaction related to the use of an antipsychotic medication. Which of the following actions by the nurse would be MOST appropriate?
- 1. Reality-test with the client and assure her that her physical symptoms are not real.
- 2. Teach the client about common side effects of antipsychotic medications.
- 3. Explain to the client that there is no treatment that will relieve these symptoms.
- 4. Notify the physician and obtain an order for IM diphenhydramine hydrochloride.

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