As part of discharge teaching, which guideline regarding lithium therapy should a nurse plan to include? Select all that apply
A) Avoid excessive use of beverages containing caffeine.
B) Maintain a consistent sodium intake.
C) Consume at least 2500 to 3000 mL of fluid per day.
D) Monitor blood pressure daily.
A, B, C
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An older patient is being abused by family members in the home and asks about adult protective services. What should the nurse explain about these services?
1. They punish persons who abuse the elderly. 2. They provide services to protect older people who may be abused or neglected. 3. They provide a way to permanently keep the older patient separated from the abuser. 4. They place older patients who cannot adequately care for themselves in nursing homes.
When planning care for a grieving client, the nurse needs to remember that the experience of grief is:
a. individual and influenced by various factors. b. the same for men and women. c. the same no matter what the cause of death. d. handled by using the usual coping mechanisms.
The nursing staff on a labor and delivery unit analyze current research results regarding the use of the birthing ball for pain control during labor before they initiate this intervention on their unit. This is an example of
a. evidence-based practice c. benchmarking b. critical-thinking processes d. best practice
Our American culture has adopted the use of convenience foods in our diet. What are tips for helping a person balance convenience with nutrition? Select all that apply
A) Reading the label B) Adding additional ingredients to stretch a meal C) Adding salt D) Adding healthy side dishes E) Adjusting seasonings