A Patient Who Takes a Traditional Antipsychotic Medication Says, "I

A patient who takes a traditional antipsychotic medication says, "I feel shaky and very warm." The patient is diaphoretic.What is the nurse's best first action when suspecting that a patient is experiencing neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) ?

A) Take the patient's vital signs.
B) Position the patient in the semi-Fowler position.
C) Begin oxygen by nasal cannula at 2 L/min.
D) Place the patient on one-to-one supervision.

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