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A client diagnosed with schizophrenia, who has been taking antipsychotic medication for the last 5 months, presents in an emergency department (ED) with uncontrollable tongue movements, stiff neck, and difficulty swallowing.
 
  The nurse would expect the physician to recognize which condition and implement which treatment?
 
  A. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, treated by discontinuing antipsychotic medications
  B. Agranulocytosis, treated by administration of clozapine (Clozaril)
  C. Extrapyramidal symptoms, treated by administration of benztropine (Cogentin)
  D. Tardive dyskinesia, treated by discontinuing antipsychotic medications
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