Ronald, 24, had a psychotic break over a year ago and was di…
Ronald, 24, had a psychotic break over a year ago and was diagnosed with Schizophrenia and placed on an antipsychotic medication. Recently, he has developed severe Parkinsonism with muscle rigidity, catatonic appearance, tremors, lead-pipe muscle tone, and festinating gate. The therapist noted, “Ron’s consciousness is altered. He is appears agitated and confused with dazed mutism evident.” The nurse notes that the patient has increased respiration, tachycardia, profuse sweating, increased blood pressure. Tests reveal that Ron’s creatine levels are high and his renal function has decline. Ron is rushed to the ICU for treatment, because he is showing signs of what?