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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is taking clozapine. For which of the following findings should the nurse withhold the medication?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: The client reports a sore throat. With clozapine, agranulocytosis is a potential serious adverse effect, presenting as sore throat, fever, malaise. The nurse should withhold the medication immediately and notify the healthcare provider for further evaluation.

Choices A, C, and D are not immediate concerns with clozapine and do not require withholding the medication. Weight gain (
A) may be a side effect but not an urgent issue. Constipation (
C) and dizziness (
D) are common side effects of clozapine but do not indicate a need to withhold the medication.

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