The nurse would assess for neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) if a patient on haloperidol (Haldol) develops a:
a. 30 mm Hg decrease in blood pressure reading
b. Respiratory rate of 24 respirations per minute
c. Temperature reading of 104° F
d. Pulse rate of 70 beats per minute
ANS: C
Increased temperature is the cardinal sign of NMS. This BP is not a significant feature of NMS. There are no significant findings to support the options related to respirations or pulse rate.
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