Exhibits A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? (Click on the exhibit tabs for additional information about the client. There are three tabs that contain separate categories of data.)
Explanation & Rationale
Rationale: A. Dietary intake: The client ate 75% of breakfast, which indicates adequate oral intake. While monitoring nutrition is important in schizophrenia, this finding does not pose an immediate safety concern or require urgent reporting. B. Sore throat: A sore throat in a client taking clozapine is significant because clozapine can cause agranulocytosis, a potentially life-threatening reduction in white blood cells. Any signs of infection, such as sore throat or fever, must be reported immediately to prevent serious complications. C. Heart rate: A heart rate of 98/min is slightly elevated but within acceptable limits for many adults. This finding alone does not indicate an urgent issue requiring immediate provider notification. D. Blood pressure: A blood pressure of 102/56 mm Hg is slightly low but may be within the client’s normal range, particularly if the client experiences dizziness when changing positions. While it should be monitored, it does not require urgent reporting unless symptoms worsen.