A patient on the psychiatric unit has been taking Haldol for three days as ordered by the physician. During the nurse’s shift, she enters the patient’s room to find the patient in a prolonged muscle spasm, with his eyes looking upward, and a fever of 103.5 degrees. Which of the following actions, if performed by the nurse, would be considered CORRECT? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:
A
Withhold the next dose of Haldol.
explanation
These are all the correct actions in responding to the signs/symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Withholding all medications would not be appropriate.
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