A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for clozapine. Which of the following statements indicates the client understands the teaching?
Explanation & Rationale
A. "This medication will be administered by intramuscular injection every 2 weeks." Clozapine is typically taken orally in tablet form, not as an intramuscular injection. B. "I should expect to develop ringing in my ears while taking this medication." Ringing in the ears (tinnitus) is not a common or expected side effect of clozapine. The nurse should inform the client about the possible side effects of clozapine, but tinnitus is not typically one of them. C. "I will rise slowly from a lying position to prevent fainting while taking this medication." Clozapine can cause orthostatic hypotension, a drop in blood pressure when standing up, which can lead to dizziness or fainting. The client should be educated to rise slowly from a lying or sitting position to reduce this risk. D. "This medication will help prevent seizures." Clozapine actually increases the risk of seizures, particularly at higher doses. The client should be aware of this risk, and the nurse should monitor for signs of seizures while the client is on this medication.