A client diagnosed with major depression was prescribed imipramine (Tofranil) and has been taking this medication for 1 week. The client took his last dose of imipramine (Tofranil) at 9:00 PM. The client is scheduled to have blood drawn to monitor the medication level the next morning. The nurse should instruct the client to have his blood drawn as close as possible to which time?

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Blood levels for medications like imipramine (Tofranil) are typically measured at their trough level, which is the lowest concentration in the patient's bloodstream before the next dose is due. Since the client took his last dose at 9:00 PM, having the blood drawn at 9:00 AM the next morning, just before the next dose is due, would provide the most accurate trough level.

A Client Diagnosed with Major Depression Was Prescribed Imipramine (Tofranil)