The nurse would assess for neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) if a patient on haloperidol (Haldol) develops a:
A) 30 mm Hg decrease in blood pressure reading
B) Respiratory rate of 24 respirations per minute
C) Temperature reading of 104° F
D) Pulse rate of 70 beats per minute
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