The nurse is assessing a female patient who has been taking chlorpromazine for schizophrenia. What should the nurse include in this assessment?
A) Ask the patient if she is compliant with the use of St. John's wort as an adjunctive medication.
B) Draw blood to check a lipid profile.
C) Ask the patient questions regarding amount of alcohol intake.
D) Determine the date of her last menstrual period.
E) Draw blood to check thyroid function.
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