The nurse has completed medication education with the patient who is receiving clozapine (Clozaril). The nurse evaluates that the education has been effective when the patient makes which statement?
1. "I must call my doctor if I start to have a lot of nightmares."
2. "I must have my blood work done while taking this medication."
3. "I must call my doctor if I start to lose a lot of weight."
4. "I must call my doctor if I notice any unusual bruising."
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Agranulocytosis can be a life-threatening side effect of clozapine (Clozaril), which may also suppress bone marrow, and lower infection-fighting ability. It is very important, therefore, that the patient have regular blood work done while on this medication. Bruising is not a side effect of clozapine (Clozaril). Weight gain, not weight loss, is a serious side effect of clozapine (Clozaril). Nightmares are not a side effect of clozapine (Clozaril).
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