April Follow-up
The client was alert and completely oriented. The client had adequate eye contact. Affect was flattened, and he described his mood as 'okay.' Responses had some speech latency, and responses were quite limited. The speech had a normal rate, tone, and volume. Denied any hallucinations and reported no suicidal or homicidal ideations. No abnormal motor movements were observed. The client reports he just got employed at a local grocery store. He reports no changes in his living situation and wants a roommate to offset costs. The client reports taking his prescribed olanzapine 10 mg PO daily without missing any doses. He reports that the medication gives him a headache when he does not take it with food. The client was started on this medication six months ago. He states he has been 'thirsty' more often and is unsure if it is linked to the medication.
Oral Temperature 98o F (36.7o C)
Pulse 93/minute
Respirations 16/minute
Blood pressure 134/78 mm Hg
Oxygen saturation 95% on room air

The nurse reviews the clinical data.
➢Which two (2) findings from the clinical data are essential for follow-up?
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