A patient with a history of suicidal behavior with schizophrenia stopped taking clozapine (Clozaril) after 4 weeks of therapy. The patient is currently experiencing a return of hallucinations. What might the nurse assess when determining the reason the patient stopped taking the medication?
A) Feeling sedated all the time
B) Significant weight gain
C) Agitation
D) Fatigue and headache
E) Uncontrollable sexual urges
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