Question

​The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client prescribed clozapine. Identify three (3) teaching points related adverse effects of clozapine to discuss with the client.

Answer 1

Answer:

Patients who are taking clozapine require monitoring, because of risk of serious blood dyscrasias.  You also need to be monitered for serious side effects like neutropenia, agranulocytosis, seizures, myocarditis and cardiomyopathy.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The three points for adverse reactions of clozapine to discuss with the clients are:

• If in case of an allergic reaction, the patient must consult a doctor immediately. Allergic reactions like rash, swelling, swelling on face, tongue or throat must be reported to a doctor.

• If in case a patient feels weakness, fever, painful mouth sores, bleeding gums or flu like symptoms, these must be reported immediately. The patient must check with the doctor immediately as these may prove to be fatal reactions.

• Serious movement and uncontrollable movement disorders must also be reported immediately. Uncontrollable movement of the muscles of the lips, mouth, face, arms or legs must be reported to the doctor else they may lead to serious health issues.