Final answer:
Fluphenazine side effects that a nurse should assess for include tremors, excess salivation, and uncoordinated movement of extremities, as these are consistent with typical antipsychotic-induced extrapyramidal symptoms.
Step-by-step explanation:
A client has been receiving fluphenazine for several months, and the nurse will need to assess the client for potential side effects. Some possible side effects include tremors (A), excess salivation (B), and uncoordinated movement of extremities (E). Fluphenazine, being a typical antipsychotic, can cause various extrapyramidal symptoms which are movement disorders similar to those seen in disorders of the extrapyramidal system such as those seen with basal nuclei dysfunctions because it affects dopamine activity within these regions.
Tremors and uncoordinated movements are consistent with such basal nuclei effects. Rambling speech (C) and reluctance to converse (D) are less likely to be associated with fluphenazine side effects directly but can occur due to the overall reduction in psychomotor activity sometimes observed with the use of this medication.