Posted: October 21st, 2017
A client with schizophrenia is started on Zyprexa (olanzapine). Three weeks later, the client develops severe muscle rigidity and elevated temperature. The nurse should give priority to:
a. Withholding all morning medications
b. Ordering a CBC and CPK
c. Administering prescribed anti-Parkinsonian medication
d. Transferring the client to a medical unit
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