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An Individual with Chronic Schizophrenia Who Recently Started Taking Zyprexa

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An individual with chronic schizophrenia who recently started taking Zyprexa (olanzapine) is smacking his lips, puffing his cheeks, and chewing. Which of the following statements by the nurse is best?


A) "Don't worry, this is commonly seen with advancing schizophrenia; you may need a higher dose of medication."
B) "These are symptoms seen in withdrawal from the medication; have you stopped taking your medication for some reason?"
C) "These movements are a side effect of the medication; you should stop taking it."
D) "We see this a lot, it will go away after you've been on the medication for a month or so."

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