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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Seroquel is an antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The medication works by targeting specific neurotransmitters in the brain, which can help to reduce the severity of symptoms such as hallucinations or delusions. Therefore, if the patient is reporting a reduction in these symptoms, it would indicate that the treatment is effective. The other assessment findings (high blood pressure, low urine output, and pain) are not directly related to the action of Seroquel and may not be affected by its use.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Recently Started on Seroquel