A patient on clozapine has an ANC of 1,200 cells/mm³. What is the PMHNP's priority action?
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A
Continue clozapine and recheck ANC in one week
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B
Immediately discontinue clozapine and notify the prescriber
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C
Reduce the clozapine dose by 50% and monitor closely
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D
Add lithium augmentation to support bone marrow function