{"id":140132,"date":"2024-09-18T10:47:55","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T10:47:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=140132"},"modified":"2024-09-18T10:47:57","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T10:47:57","slug":"a-nurse-is-caring-for-a-client-who-has-schizophrenia-and-is-taking-clozapine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/18\/a-nurse-is-caring-for-a-client-who-has-schizophrenia-and-is-taking-clozapine\/","title":{"rendered":"A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is taking clozapine."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is taking clozapine.<br>Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Random blood glucose 130 mg\/dL.<br>B Nausea.<br>C Heart rate 104\/min.<br>D Sore throat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-6-color\">The Correct Answer and Explanation is:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The correct answer is <strong>D: Sore throat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clozapine is an atypical antipsychotic used to manage symptoms of schizophrenia, particularly in cases resistant to other treatments. While clozapine can be effective, it requires careful monitoring due to its potential for serious side effects. One of the most critical concerns associated with clozapine is the risk of agranulocytosis, a potentially life-threatening decrease in white blood cells (WBCs). This condition increases the risk of severe infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The priority for the nurse is to report a sore throat to the healthcare provider. A sore throat can be an early sign of agranulocytosis or an infection, which is particularly concerning in clients taking clozapine due to their compromised immune system. Agranulocytosis can lead to life-threatening complications, and early detection and treatment are crucial. Patients on clozapine should have regular blood tests to monitor their WBC count and ensure it remains within a safe range. If a patient presents with symptoms like a sore throat, it is important to evaluate their WBC count promptly to rule out agranulocytosis or other infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s why the other options are less immediate concerns:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Random blood glucose 130 mg\/dL<\/strong>: While elevated blood glucose levels are a concern in patients on antipsychotic medications due to the risk of diabetes, this level is not as urgent as a potential infection. Monitoring and managing blood glucose levels are important but less immediately critical than addressing a potential severe infection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nausea<\/strong>: Nausea can be a side effect of clozapine, but it is generally not as urgent as symptoms indicating a serious condition like agranulocytosis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Heart rate 104\/min<\/strong>: Tachycardia can be a side effect of clozapine or related to other issues, but it does not carry the same immediate risk of life-threatening complications as a potential infection in this context.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, any signs of infection, such as a sore throat, should be prioritized and reported immediately to prevent severe complications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is taking clozapine.Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider? A Random blood glucose 130 mg\/dL.B Nausea.C Heart rate 104\/min.D Sore throat. The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is D: Sore throat. 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