The nurse sees that the client has been prescribed a loading dose of medication. What effect should the nurse expect to result from the client receiving a loading dose?

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When immediate drug response is desired, a large initial dose, known as the loading dose, of drug is given to achieve a rapid minimum effective concentration in the plasma. After a large initial dose, a prescribed dosage per day is ordered.

The Nurse Sees That the Client Has Been Prescribed a Loading