NCLEX PN Practice Questions Practice Question

The nurse is observing the movements of a client receiving Thorazine (chlorpromazine). The client continually paces and rocks back and forth when sitting. The nurse recognizes that the client is experiencing:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Akathisia is characterized by restlessness, pacing, and rocking, which matches the client's symptoms. Answer A involves fixed upward gaze, Answer C involves muscle spasms, and Answer D involves slowed movements, all of which are incorrect.

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