A client with a history of schizophrenia has stopped his or her prescribed clozapine (Clozaril) after 4 weeks of therapy. Which should the nurse recognize may have contributed to the client abruptly stopping their prescription? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

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Clozapine can cause sedation, weight gain, and agitation, which may lead a patient to stop taking it. Fatigue and headache are also common side effects that could contribute to discontinuation. Uncontrollable sexual urges are not typically associated with clozapine.

A Client with a History of Schizophrenia Has Stopped His