A patient has been prescribed lithium therapy. Which of the following signs and symptoms will the nurse tell the patient to report immediately?
A) Increased urination
B) Muscle twitching
C) Hair loss
D) Increased thirst
B
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On physical examination, the patient has jaundice of the skin as well as sclera and a palpable mass in the epigastric region. In addition to CBC and bilirubin levels, all of the following tests would be helpful except: A. Liver enzymes B. Amylase C. Lipase D. Uric acid
The nurse caring for the client receiving continuous extravascular infusion should:
a. monitor the client's pain level. c. provide emotional support. b. prevent catheter displacement. d. encourage early ambulation.
What is reflective of functional decline in older adults?
A. Functional decline is synonymous with advanced age. B. Some individuals die of "old age" but have maintained an active and healthy lifestyle. C. Instrumental activities of daily living are preserved longer than activities of daily living. D. It is always possible to prevent functional deterioration.
The nurse is making patient care assignments for the staff. Which elimination activity can the nurse delegate to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) for a patient with an indwelling urinary ca-theter?
a. Catheterizing the patient b. Irrigating the catheter c. Obtaining a urine culture d. Providing catheter care