__________ is a side effect that can occur while a client is taking an antipsychotic medication,causing muscle rigidity,high fever,unstable vital signs,confusion,and agitation.

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NMS is a very serious side effect of antipsychotic drugs that can lead to coma and death.Muscle rigidity is usually the first symptom,with symptoms progressing rapidly after the onset and reaching peak intensity in 3 days.The other options are also side effects of antipsychotics but do not describe NMS.

__________ Is a Side Effect That Can Occur While a Client