A patient took Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) 300mg po daily for…

A patient took Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) 300mg po daily for 3 years.  The clinic nurse notes that the patient grimaces and constantly smacks both lips.  The patient’s neck and shoulders twist in a slow, snakelike motion.  Which problem would the nurse suspect?

A patient with bipolar disorder was hospitalized 7 days earl…

A patient with bipolar disorder was hospitalized 7 days earlier and has been taking lithium 600 mg three times daily. Staff members observe increased agitation, pressured speech, poor personal hygiene, hyperactivity, and bizarre clothing. What is the nurse’s best intervention?