A nurse is assigned to monitor a client who is prescribed clozapine (Clozaril). The occurrence of which signs and symptoms should alert the nurse to contact the RN or physician immediately?

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ABlood pressure of 110/72, staring at other clients
BMouth dryness, singing inappropriately
CSleepiness, nausea
DFever, sore throat

✓ Correct answer: D. Fever, sore throat The nurse should immediately contact the RN or physician if the client complains of fever, sore throat, and flu-like symptoms, as these could indicate agranulocytosis, a severe complication of clozapine.

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