Lability is described as a rapid change in emotions. True or False

Choice A rationale: High temperatures do not usually cause people to become calm unless they are suffering from heat exhaustion or heat stroke, which are medical emergencies.
Choice B rationale: depression is usually associated with low temperatures and reduced sunlight exposure rather than high temperatures.
Choice C rationale: high temperatures is associated with arousal and agitation in some individuals which may be due to the effects of heat on the individual’s nervous system, cardiovascular, and endocrine systems.
Choice D rationale: confusion is not usually associated with confusion. However, it may result in confusion in older adults and individuals with other underlying conditions.

Choice A rationale: Akathisia refers to restlessness and agitation and is a common side effect of antipsychotic medications. This condition can be reversed by reducing the dose of antipsychotic medication taken by the client.
Choice B rationale: Tardive dyskinesia refers to the involuntary movement of body parts such as the limbs, face, jaw, and tongue and is a common side effect of long-term use of first-generation antipsychotic medications which work by blocking dopamine receptors. This condition is irreversible, especially when not detected early.
Choice C rationale: Dystonia which refers to muscle spasms affecting the jaw, eyes, and limbs can be reversed by the use of anticholinergic medications or botulin toxin.
Choice D: Akinesia refers to the absence of movement and can be managed by adjusting the dosage of the antipsychotic medications being taken by the patient.