Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
A client who has been taking clozapine reports experiencing a sore throat and has a temperature of 101.9° F (38.8° C). Which action should the nurse take?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Obtaining a CBC is critical to assess for clozapine-induced agranulocytosis, a life-threatening side effect, given the sore throat and fever.