Before beginning lithium therapy, the nurse should educate a patient about laboratory tests to assess for adequate function of which system?
a. Peripheral vascular
b. Reproductive
c. Respiratory
d. Renal
D
Because lithium is excreted via the kidneys, renal system function must be adequate if lithium toxicity is to be prevented. Functioning of the other systems has no direct relationship to lithium therapy.
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A) "No, the flow of blood could be slowed down." B) "No, it will tend to make your cramps worse." C) "Yes, but be sure to douche after sex." D) "Yes, there is no reason not to have sex then."
A parent calls the school nurse to say, "My teenager got a forearm tattoo without my permission and won't be returning to school. We will educate our child at home, away from all the evil influences at your institution."
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1. Have the client first discuss the subject with the family 2. Suggest the client delay making a decision at this time 3. Assist the client to obtain the necessary information to make this decision 4. Contact the client's physician so consent can be obtained from the family