A Patient Who Is About to Begin Taking the Atypical

A patient who is about to begin taking the atypical antipsychotic medication clozapine (Clozaril) is concerned about side effects. What information will the nurse include when teaching the patient about this medication?

A) "The most common side effects with this medication include dry mouth, constipation, and urinary retention."
B) "The most common side effects that you may experience are weight gain, drowsiness, and headaches."
C) "You will not experience extrapyramidal side effects with this medication."
D) "You will not need frequent lab work while taking this medication."

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