The Client with Schizophrenia Has Recently Begun a New Medication

question 3

Multiple Choice

The client with schizophrenia has recently begun a new medication, clozapine (Clozaril) . Which laboratory result would reveal a potentially fatal side effect of this medication?

• A) Elevated white blood cell count
• B) Elevated bleeding times
• C) Low platelet count
• D) Low absolute neutrophil count

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Definitions:

Categorization Task

Involves grouping items into categories based on shared characteristics or features, facilitating organization and recognition of similar objects or concepts.

Greenfield

A refers to Patricia Greenfield, a psychologist known for her work on cultural effects on cognitive development.

Wolof Children

Refers to young individuals from the Wolof ethnic group, primarily found in Senegal, Gambia, and Mauritania, often studied in cross-cultural research on language and development.

Schooling

The process of receiving formal education in institutions like schools, typically involving subjects like mathematics, science, and literature.