A client takes a maintenance dosage of lithium carbonate for bipolar disorder. The client has come to a community health clinic stating that she "has had the flu for over a week"
She describes her symptoms as coughing, runny nose, chest congestion, fever, and gastrointestinal upset. Her temperature is 100.9°F (38.8°C). The client also reports blurred vision and "ringing in the ears." What situation should a nurse anticipate?
A) She has consumed some foods high in tyramine.
B) She has stopped taking her lithium carbonate.
C) She has probably developed a tolerance to the lithium carbonate.
D) The lithium carbonate may be producing symptoms of toxicity.
D
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When assessing gait, what features does the nurse inspect? (Select all that apply.)
a. Balance b. Ease of stride c. Goniometer readings d. Length of stride e. Steadiness
Assessment of a burn victim leads a nurse to suspect an inhalation injury. The observation that should indicate such an injury would be _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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