Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a male client who has schizophrenia and is taking clozapine. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication to the administration of clozapine?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Absolute neutrophil count 1,300/mm3 (2,500 to 8,000/mm3). Clozapine can cause agranulocytosis, leading to a dangerously low neutrophil count. A count below 1,500/mm3 is a contraindication for clozapine due to the risk of severe infections. Choices A, C, and D are within normal ranges and not contraindications for clozapine.