Question

a client prescribed risperidone 10 mg/day for the past three months is being admitted to the hospital. which physical assessment findings should the nurse report to the healthcare provider?
a drowsiness and lethargy.
b anorexia.
c dry mouth, and constipation.
d tremors and muscle twitching.

Explanation:

Risperidone is an antipsychotic. A common serious side effect related to extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) is tremors and muscle twitching (like tardive dyskinesia or acute dystonia). Drowsiness, lethargy, anorexia, dry mouth, and constipation are more common but less urgent or less indicative of a severe, report - worthy reaction compared to EPS symptoms. So tremors and muscle twitching need to be reported.

Answer:

D. Tremors and muscle twitching.