The nurse notes that a patient who has been receiving paroxetine (Paxil) for symptoms of major depression begins to behave in a confused and elated manner with the presence of restlessness,muscle jerking,and diaphoresis.The nurse should assess these symptoms as probable:
A) Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
B) Anticholinergic blockade
C) Serotonin syndrome
D) Dystonia
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