To plan care for a manic client the nurse must consider that lithium cannot be started until
A. the physical examination and laboratory tests are analyzed.
B. the initial doses of antipsychotic medication have brought behavior under control.
C. seclusion has proven ineffective as a means of controlling assaultive behavior.
D. electroconvulsive therapy can be scheduled to coincide with lithium administration.
Answer: A. the physical examination and laboratory tests are analyzed.
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Fill in the blanks with correct word