Multiple Choice
A patient is being switched to clozapine from therapy using a traditional antipsychotic.The patient asks, "What's the advantage of the new drug?" What is the nurse's best response?
A) "It is much less expensive."
B) "It has a lower risk for seizure activity."
C) "It is sometimes effective when other drugs fail."
D) "It has a lower risk for causing blood abnormalities."
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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