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Highlights the clinical features of neuroleptic malignant syndrome and emphasizes the importance of early detection in nursing care.
The neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a potentially fatal complication of antipsychotic drugs. It is characterized by severe muscular rigidity, hyperthermia, and autonomic disturbances. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is easily confused with other health problems; distinctions between it and malignant hyperthermia, heatstroke, and lethal catatonia are made. The relevant literature is reviewed; a case history is presented; and implications for nursing care (e.g., early detection) are discussed.
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Keltner et al. (1985) studied this question.
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