A patient who takes a traditional antipsychotic medication says, "I feel shaky and very warm." The patient is diaphoretic. The nurse should further assess for what complication?
a. Acute dystonia
b. Tardive dyskinesia
c. Drug-induced parkinsonism
d. NMS
D
NMS is a relatively rare but serious reaction to antipsychotic therapy. It is characterized by muscle rigidity, fever, sweating, autonomic instability, altered levels of consciousness, and possible death. The data given in the scenario are not consistent with other options.
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