Electroconvulsive therapy

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What type of patient would MOST likely use electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)? Your patient has a history of taking long-term antipsychotics. They have muscle rigidity, tremor, and salivation. What are these symptoms of? Your patient has wrist restraints in place. They have stopped demonstrating the behavior that led to the original application of the restraints. What would be your MOST appropriate action?Your patient with schizophrenia is being treated with haloperidol (Haldol) 5 mg orally for their distressing hallucinations. One hour later they report that the hallucinations have subsided but they now have some muscular tightness in their jaw. What is the likely cause of their symptoms?

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