The nurse reviews the nursing considerations related to the administration of lithium, which include: (Select all that apply.)
a. drug should be taken on an empty sto-mach.
b. fluids should be restricted to 1000 mL daily.
c. ensure frequent blood levels are drawn.
d. encourage contraception to avoid preg-nancy while on drug.
e. avoid caffeine.
C, D, E
Lithium should be taken with food, and fluids should be increased to 3000 mL daily.
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When a 22-year-old patient presents in the emergency department with the characteristics of severe Parkinson's, the nurse suspects an overdose of:
a. marijuana. b. cocaine. c. amphetamines. d. Valium.
Based on the nurse's knowledge of the extrusion reflex, the nurse informs new parents to feed their baby solids when he or she:
a. is about 2 weeks old and is still not sleeping through the night. b. no longer pushes his tongue against anything that touches it, usually at about 4 to 6 months of age. c. is nursing or drinking too much breast milk or formula. d. has regained weight loss after birth.
A person is terminally ill. Her pain is severe. She blames the staff for her pain. She complains about having to wait for pain-relief drugs. She also says that the staff is rough when they turn and reposition her. What stage of dying is she in?
a. Denial b. Anger c. Bargaining d. Depression