The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Recently Started on Seroquel

question 216

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient recently started on Seroquel (quetiapine) . Which assessment finding would indicate that treatment was effective?

• A) BP = 178/82
• B) Patient denies hearing voices in his head.
• C) Urine output was 350 mL in 8 hr.
• D) Patient reported pain was a 2 on a 1-10 scale.

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Definitions:

High-Frequency

Refers to electromagnetic waves with very short wavelengths, often used in reference to waves that are higher than those of radio waves but lower than those of infrared light.

Action Potentials

Electrical impulses that neurons use to transmit signals across the neuron's membrane.

Vestibular System

A complex system in the inner ear that contributes to balance and spatial orientation.

Head Position

The orientation or angle of the head in relation to the body, which can impact balance, perception, and even social interactions.