A client newly diagnosed with depression tells the nurse, “I don’t think my medication is working because I haven’t felt better yet.” What is the nurse’s best response?

A provider prescribes duloxetine to a patient with a history of type 2 diabetes and depression. The patient asks, “Why am I getting an antidepressant for my nerve pain?”Which is the nurse’s best response?

(03.02 LC)Serita was diagnosed with an injury to a sacral spinal nerve. Which of the following effects would she most likely experience?

(03.04 LC)Review the image below.© Science Source/ImageQuest 2023What part of the nervous system is shown by the image?

A client is starting clozapine (Clozaril) for treatment-resistant schizophrenia. Which lab value must the nurse monitor closely and report if abnormal?

A nurse is teaching the family of a client newly prescribed donepezil (Aricept) for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. Which statement by the family indicates understanding of the medication’s purpose?

(01.04 MC)In the skin, the epidermis can be compared to which of the following?

(01.04 LC)How does the skin help cool the body on a hot day?

A nurse is caring for a client newly diagnosed with bipolar disorder, manic phase. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate as the first-line treatment?

(01.03 MC)A person develops a disease in which her immune system attacks her own connective tissue. Where would this disease have the greatest impact?