Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who receives lamotrigine daily for bipolar disorder and reports a rash on his arm. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
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Correct Answer:
Withhold the next dose of the medication.
Rationale:
🔴 A rash in a client taking lamotrigine can be a sign of serious side effects such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis.
🔴 These conditions are life-threatening, requiring immediate intervention to prevent severe skin damage or even organ failure.
🔴 Withholding the next dose of lamotrigine prevents further exposure and reduces the risk of worsening rash or complications.
🔴 The nurse should also notify the provider immediately for further evaluation and management of the rash.
🔴 Early intervention is critical to mitigate the risk of severe dermatologic reactions.
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This question is from RN ATI Mental Health-2019 NGN II which contains 69 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4