[Verified Answer]: The family of a patient who was prescribed…

The family of a patient who was prescribed chlorpromazine report that the patient continually rolls his tongue and smacks his lips. What is the nurse’s best action? Instructing the family to ensure that the patient drinks plenty of fluids and performs oral hygiene Reassuring the patient and family that this response is an expected side effect of the drug Instructing the family to have the patient seen by the prescriber as soon as possible Emphasizing to the family this drug cannot be stopped quickly and to gradually reduce the dose