The client has been taking his schizophrenia medication for 3 ...

[karen]

The client has been taking his schizophrenia medication for 3 weeks and his hallucinations are gone, but he now feels unable to sit still and complains of inability to make his body do what he wants it to.
 
  His nurse suspects that the client is experiencing 1. tardive dyskinesia.
  2. the usual side effects.
  3. an anticholinergic reaction.
  4. extrapyramidal side effects.

Question 2

During the psychosocial portion of the assessment of a client with anger, aggression, or violent behavior issues, the nurse will assess which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Coping skills
  b. General appearance
  c. Value and belief systems
  d. Cultural, spiritual, and occupational interests
  e. Potential for engaging in inappropriate behavior

[zenzy]

Answer to Question 1

4
Extrapyramidal side effects

Answer to Question 2

A, C, D
Assessing coping skills, whether the client has a value and beliefs system, and cultural, spiritual, and occupational interests are components of the psychosocial portion of the assessment. Potential for engaging in inappropriate behavior and general appearance occur during the initial portion of the assessment and during the mental status assessment, respectively.