Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
The nurse is triaging phone calls at the mental health clinic. Which client situation requires immediate follow-up? A client prescribed
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Muscle stiffness and feeling hot with olanzapine (A) suggest neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate follow-up. Blurred vision/constipation (B), mouth twitches (C), and restlessness (D) are less urgent side effects.