The laboratory report for a patient taking clozapine (clozaril) shows a white blood cell count of 3000 mm3 and a granulocyte count of 1500 mm3. the nurse should: report the laboratory results to the health care provider.

The Answer is report the laboratory results to the health care provider. The reason behind this is these laboratory values specify the likelihood of agranulocytosis, a serious side effect of clozapine therapy. These outcomes must be immediately reported to the health care provider. The drug should be withdrawn since the health care provider will discontinue it. The health care provider may repeat the laboratory test, but, in the meantime, the drug should be withheld. Giving aspirin and forcing fluids are measures that are less important than stopping the administration of the drug.

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