A Patient Is Being Switched to Clozapine (Clozaril) from Therapy

A patient is being switched to clozapine (Clozaril) from therapy using a traditional antipsychotic. The patient asks, "What's the advantage of the new drug?" Select the nurse's best response.

A) "It is much less expensive."
B) "It has a lower risk for seizure activity."
C) "It is sometimes effective when other drugs fail."
D) "It has a lower risk for causing blood abnormalities."