Patient with schizophrenia who takes haloperidol

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A nurse is caring for a patient with schizophrenia who takes haloperidol (Haldol). The patient was found lying rigid in bed with a temperature of 106°. A cardiac monitor shows arrhythmias.

A. What is occurring?

B. What is the treatment?

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