NCLEX RN Exam Practice Practice Question
Clozapine (Clozaril) therapy has been initiated for a client with schizophrenia who has been unresponsive to other antipsychotics. The client states, 'Why do I have to have a blood test every week?' Which of the following responses by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weekly blood tests monitor for agranulocytosis, a serious side effect of clozapine, ensuring safe dosing and early detection of blood abnormalities.
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