A client has been prescribed lithium for mania. A therapeutic serum level for lithium would include which of the following?
A) 0.4 mEq/L
B) 0.8 mEq/L
C) 2.0 mEq/L
D) 2.5 mEq/L
B
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a. "He may have a problem that you haven't identified." b. "Well-baby visits allow the doctor to determine whether your baby is growing and developing normally." c. "These visits are required by law to identify communicable diseases." d. "Please ask your pediatrician to explain this to you."
A client who had a stroke combs her hair only on the right side of her head and washes only the right side of her face. How does the nurse interpret these actions?
a. Poor left-sided motor control b. Paralysis or contractures on the right side c. Limited visual perception of the left fields d. Unawareness of the existence of her left side
A nurse with 5 years of experience in her field has recently decided that she would like to pursue a teaching career in a university setting
She currently has a baccalaureate degree. What is the next level of education that this nurse must obtain in order to reach her goal? A) Certification B) Graduate nursing education C) Specialized nursing experience D) RN degree
When teaching about clopidogrel (Plavix), the nurse will tell the patient with cerebral atherosclerosis
a. to monitor and record the blood pressure daily. b. that Plavix will dissolve clots in the cerebral arteries. c. that Plavix will reduce cerebral artery plaque formation. d. to call the health care provider if stools are bloody or tarry.