Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
The nurse is assessing a client who is taking an antipsychotic medication. Which of the following symptoms is uniquely indicative of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) and requires immediate attention?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Very high temperature (hyperthermia) is a hallmark symptom of NMS, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate intervention, distinguishing it from other side effects like rigidity or tremors.