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? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
A) Feeling sedated all the time
B) Significant weight gain
C) Agitation
D) Fatigue and headache
E) Lack of desire to consume alcohol
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