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rayancarla1

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A nurse cares for four patients diagnosed with schizophrenia who are receiving antipsychotic medication. Which patient will receive the nurse's priority attention? The patient
 
  a. with diaphoresis and a temperature of 104 F
  b. who reports feelings of neck and shoulder stiffness
  c. who reports auditory hallucinations of church bells clanging loudly
  d. who chants, I am the messiah, delivered to earth from the heavens above

Question 2

A nurse reviews laboratory reports for a patient who has taken clozapine (Clozaril) for 1 year. Which value would prompt the nurse to notify the health care provider of the need to suspend treatment? The total WBC count and granulocyte count are
 
  a. 2900 cells/mm3 and 1450 cells/mm3.
  b. 3500 cells/mm3 and 1850 cells/mm3.
  c. 4000 cells/mm3 and 2000 cells/mm3.
  d. 4500 cells/mm3 and 2500 cells/mm3.


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rachel

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

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These findings indicate NMS, a serious adverse reaction to antipsychotic medication. The other findings may be significant, but are a lesser priority.

Answer to Question 2

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These values indicate that leukopenia is present. Agranulocytosis is a sometimes fatal side effect of clozapine. The other values are above baseline.


rayancarla1

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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