Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
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A client has been receiving chlorpromazine (Thorazine) 400 mg/day for four weeks. He experiences an oral temperature of 105┬░F (40.5┬░C), severe rigidity, oculogyric crisis, and severe hypertension. It is MOST important for the nurse to take which of the following actions?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Symptoms indicate neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a life-threatening reaction to chlorpromazine. Holding the drug and notifying staff is critical. Options A, C, and D address symptoms but not the cause.