The laboratory report for a patient taking clozapine (Clozaril) shows a white blood cell count of 3000 mm3 . Select the nurse's best action
a. Report these results to the health care provider immediately.
b. Give the next dose as prescribed.
c. Give aspirin and force fluids.
d. Repeat the laboratory test.
A
These laboratory values indicate the possibility of agranulocytosis, a serious side effect of clozapine therapy. These results must be immediately reported to the health care provider, and the drug should be withheld. The health care provider may repeat the test, but in the meantime, the drug should be withheld.
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