A client who has been taking clozapine reports experiencing a sore throat and has a temperature of 101.9° F (38.8° C). Which action should the nurse take?

A) Encouraging increased intake of oral fluids may be appropriate for managing symptoms of a sore throat but does not address the potential underlying cause of the symptoms. B) Clozapine can cause agranulocytosis, a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by a severe decrease in white blood cell count. A sore throat and fever are symptoms that may indicate agranulocytosis, so obtaining a complete blood count to assess for this condition is essential. C) Completing an Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) assesses for extrapyramidal side effects associated with antipsychotic medications but is not the priority in this scenario. D) Administering acetaminophen may help reduce fever, but it does not address the potential underlying cause of the symptoms.