Mr. M is being treated with the antimanic drug lithium. Which of the following nutrients will he have to monitor faithfully?
1. Carbohydrate and fat
2. Protein and vitamin B12
3. Sodium and water
4. Thiamin and niacin
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After teaching a client with perineal excoriation caused by diarrhea from acute gastroenteritis, a nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement by the client indicates a need for additional teaching?
a. "I'll rinse my rectal area with warm water after each stool and apply zinc oxide ointment." b. "I will clean my rectal area thoroughly with toilet paper after each stool and then apply aloe vera gel." c. "I must take a sitz bath three times a day and then pat my rectal area gently but thoroughly to make sure I am dry." d. "I shall clean my rectal area with a soft cotton washcloth and then apply vitamin A and D ointment."
Inspection is performed by using one's
a. hearing and vision. c. touch and vision. b. smell and vision. d. vision only.
The nurse is caring for an 80-year-old patient who has just begun taking a thiazide diuretic to treat hypertension. What is an important aspect of care for this patient?
a. Encouraging increased fluid intake b. Increasing activity and exercise c. Initiating a fall risk protocol d. Providing a low potassium diet
The nurse is caring for a group of missionaries who have just returned from a region where malaria is endemic. For which patients, who are undergoing treatment for an ongoing attack of malaria, would mefloquine (Lariam) be contraindicated?
(Select all that apply.) a. Patients with renal insufficiency b. Patients with epilepsy c. Patients with osteoarthritis d. Patients with a psychiatric disorder e. Patients with type 2 diabetes