Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a potentially lethal complication of treatment with antipsychotic drugs. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse recognize as an early sign of neuroleptic malignant syndrome?

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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a potentially lethal complication of treatment with antipsychotic drugs. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse recognize as an early sign of neuroleptic malignant syndrome?