ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam Questions
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A nurse is teaching a client who has schizophrenia about the adverse effects of clozapine. Which of the following side effects should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Tardive dyskinesia. Clozapine can lead to this side effect, which is characterized by involuntary movements of the face and body. This is important to include in teaching as it can be a serious and potentially irreversible effect of the medication. Increased salivation (choice
A) is not a common side effect of clozapine. Hypertension (choice
C) is not typically associated with clozapine use. Photosensitivity (choice
D) is not a common side effect of clozapine. Overall, choice B is the correct answer as it aligns with the known side effects of clozapine in individuals with schizophrenia.
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