A nurse is caring for a client with a history of psychosis. The healthcare provider has placed the client on clozapine. Which of the following measures should the nurse employ when caring for this client?
A) Monitor weekly CBC with differential blood counts.
B) Observe for involuntary, coordinated rhythmic movements.
C) Check for an altered level of consciousness and mental status changes.
D) Monitor the client for changes in renal and thyroid function.
A
Feedback:
The nurse should monitor weekly CBC with differential blood counts in clients prescribed clozapine for their psychosis. Weekly blood counts are performed because this drug has the potential to cause agranulocytosis. Clients receiving clozapine need not be observed specifically for involuntary, coordinated rhythmic movements, altered level of consciousness, mental status changes, and changes in renal and thyroid function.
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