The client with schizophrenia has been started on medication therapy with clozapine (Clozaril). Which of the following are side effects of this medication? Select all that apply
1. Diarrhea
2. Sedation
3. Dry mouth
4. Weight loss
5. Orthostatic hypotension
6. Presence of a fixed stare
2, 3, 5, 6
Rationale: Clozapine (Clozaril) is an antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia. Hallucinations, delusions, and altered thought processes are characteristic of this disorder and should decrease with effective treatment. Fixed stare, dry mouth, orthostatic hypotension, and sedation are side effects of therapy. The other options are unrelated to this medication.
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