A patient has arrived in the Emergency Room with altered con…
A patient has arrived in the Emergency Room with altered consciousness and a sudden inability to speak. The nurse has conducted an assessment: Temperature: 104.2Blood Pressure: 206/114Pulse: 124Respirations: 22The patient has severe muscle rigidity. The patient had a recent dose increase of Haldol (haloperidol). What does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?
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