A client prescribed quetiapine (Seroquel) asks the nurse how the prescription works. Which response should the nurse provide the client?
A. "Quetiapine (Seroquel) decreases norepinephrine in the brain, which decreases your auditory hallucinations."
B. "Quetiapine (Seroquel) increases norepinephrine in the brain, which decreases the feelings of depression."
C. "Quetiapine (Seroquel) decreases dopamine in the brain, which decreases your symptoms."
D. "Quetiapine (Seroquel) increases dopamine in the brain, which helps to think more clearly."
Answer: C
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