A patient prescribed an antipsychotic medication develops a high fever,unstable blood pressure,and muscle rigidity.Her next dose of medication is due.The nurse should:
A) Administer the medication and monitor the vital signs every 4 hours.
B) Give a lower dose of the medication for 24 hours and monitor the blood pressure.
C) Prepare to administer a prn dose of the anticholinergic drug benztropine (Cogentin) .
D) Hold the medication and immediately describe the patient's symptoms to the doctor.
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