A nurse caring for a client receiving clozapine (Clozaril) needs to be mindful of the symptoms that indicate bone marrow suppression
Assessment of which of the following would lead the nurse to suspect that the client is experiencing bone marrow suppression? Select all that apply.
A) Hypertension
B) Sore throat
C) Fever
D) Chills
E) Weakness
Ans: B, C, D, E
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Symptoms that indicate bone marrow suppression include lethargy, weakness, fever, sore throat, malaise, mucous membrane ulceration, and "flu-like" complaints.
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