A client who was started on treatment for schizophrenia with clozapine (Clozaril) is complaining of drowsiness on the medication after the first two weeks of therapy.The best response of the nurse would be:
A) "It may take 6-8 weeks for the drowsiness to subside."
B) "Try taking the medication at bedtime."
C) "Tell the physician that you cannot tolerate the drowsiness caused by the
Medication."
D) "Take exactly as prescribed, and do not discontinue the medication without
Approval of the physician."
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