The nurse is assessing a female client who has been taking chlorpromazine. Which should the nurse include in the assessment?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. Ask the client if she is taking any herbal medicine.
B. Obtain a lipid profile.
C. Ask the client questions regarding amount of alcohol intake.
D. Determine the date of her last menstrual period.
E. Assess thyroid function with laboratory work.
Answer: D
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