A client with schizoaffective disorder is prescribed clozapine to treat her symptoms. Which of the following instructions would the nurse provide?
A) Keep a record of how often and how long you experience the side effect of dry mouth.
B) Monitor your urinary output and notify your doctor if your urine changes color.
C) Keep an eye on your weight, and if you gain weight rapidly, notify your doctor.
D) If you experience any drowsiness, discontinue taking this medication.
Question 2
A nurse is discussing follow-up care with Jim, a forensic client who is being discharged the following week. Jim asks the nurse what problems to expect regarding his follow-up care.
Which answer would be most appropriate for the nurse to make to Jim at this time?
A) You probably won't experience any difficulty in finding the care you need once you are discharged.
B) You will have to find weekly transportation back to the inpatient forensic unit for your follow-up care.
C) You may experience some difficulty in finding a community provider who will be willing to offer you care because providers generally have a long waiting list.
D) You may experience some difficulty in finding a community provider to provide you care because of safety and liability concerns.
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