A client has been receiving antipsychotic medication for 6 weeks. At her clinic appointment she tells the nurse that her hallucinations are nearly gone and that she can concentrate fairly well. She states her only problem is "the flu" that she's had for 2 days. She mentions having a fever and a very sore throat. The nurse should
A. suggest that the client take something for her fever and get extra rest.
B. advise the physician that the client should be admitted to the hospital.
C. arrange for the client to have blood drawn for a white blood cell count.
D. consider recommending a change of antipsychotic medication.
Ans: C. arrange for the client to have blood drawn for a white blood cell count.
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