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The nurse is assessing a client who is taking an antipsychotic medication. Which of the following symptoms is uniquely indicative of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) and requires immediate attention?

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Rationale: Very high temperature (hyperthermia) is a hallmark symptom of NMS, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate intervention, distinguishing it from other side effects like rigidity or tremors.

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