Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
A client is admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit, and the antipsychotic medication clozapine is prescribed. Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Clozapine is associated with the risk of agranulocytosis, so regular monitoring of WBC counts and reporting findings to the healthcare provider is essential.