CBC laboratory results have been returned on a pediatric patient with a history of schizophrenia. The doctor has ordered the nurse to start the patient on Clozapine. The nurse should:
1. Start giving the medication to the patient.
2. Check the WBC count prior to administering the medication.
3. Check the Hematocrit level prior to administering the medication.
4. Check the patient's blood pressure prior to medication administration.
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1. More pre-assessments should be completed prior to starting the medication.
2. A baseline WBC count should be taken because the medication should not be started if it is less than 3500.
3. A Hematocrit level is not required prior to administration.
4. A blood pressure check is not required prior to starting the medication.
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