Sickle-cell disease is an example of an inherited mistake in the amino acid sequence.

A client is admitted with severe lithium toxicity. The nurse notes the client is confused, unable to walk steadily, and has seizures. What is the nurse’s priority action?

A nurse is teaching a client who has been prescribed clozapine (Clozaril) for schizophrenia. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse instruct the client to report immediately?

A nurse is reviewing medication instructions with a client prescribed trazodone. Which statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of when to take the medication?

A nurse is caring for a 7-year-old child who has been diagnosed with enuresis. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate being prescribed?

The nurse at the outpatient mental health clinic is reviewing telephone messages from clients previously seen at the clinic. The nurse should first telephone the client who

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?

A client taking lithium carbonate has a current serum lithium level of 1.8 mEq/L. Which nursing action is most appropriate?

The nurse is teaching a client who has been prescribed escitalopram (Lexapro) for generalized anxiety disorder. The nurse explains that the therapeutic effect of this medication is primarily due to increased levels of which neurotransmitter in the brain?

A client with schizophrenia is prescribed olanzapine. The nurse should monitor the client for which metabolic adverse effect associated with this medication?