The nurse is reviewing a care plan for an assigned client diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. Which of the following would be a priority diagnosis for this client?
A) Risk for self-directed violence
B) Altered nutrition, less than body requirements
C) Defensive coping
D) Altered family processes
Question 2
A client has been prescribed clozapine (Clozaril) for the treatment of schizophrenia. The nurse notes that this medication is associated with which of the following life-threatening side effects?
A) Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
B) Tardive dyskinesia
C) Agranulocytosis
D) Dystonia
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