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Diane

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A client diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder is prescribed clozapine (Clozaril). Which client symptoms, related to the side effects of this medication, should prompt a nurse to intervene immediately?
 
  1. Sore throat, fever, and malaise
  2. Akathisia and hypersalivation
  3. Akinesia and insomnia
  4. Dry mouth and urinary retention

Question 2

Environmental problems often lead to mental health problems among adolescents. Approximately _____ million children and adolescents must cope with the issue of having a parent in jail or on parole.
 
  a. 3
  b. 7
  c. 11
  d. 14


stillxalice

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: The nurse should intervene immediately if the client experiences signs of an infectious process, such as a sore throat, fever, and malaise, when taking the atypical antipsychotic drug clozapine. Clozapine can have a serious side effect of agranulocytosis, in which a potentially fatal drop in white blood cells can occur, leading to infection.

Answer to Question 2

B
These adolescents have to deal with the many issues associated with having a parent in this circumstance while maintaining the energy necessary to focus on the typical growth and development issues that adolescents experience.


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