A 76-year-old client has been hospitalized and is prescribed lithium carbonate. Before administering the first dose, the nurse should assess the client's:
A) Complete blood count.
B) Renal function tests.
C) Liver function tests.
D) Cardiac enzyme tests.
B
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Which of the following is one of the elements used in the acronym SBARR?
a. Scenario c. Awareness b. Background d. Resolution
The nurse is collecting equipment to assess a client's ankle/brachial index (ABI). What equipment should be taken to the client's bedside?
1. Blood pressure cuff and a Doppler ultrasound device 2. None, as no special equipment is needed 3. Stethoscope and penlight 4. Reflex hammer and tuning fork
Which situation is an example of a non-normative life event?
a. Adoption of a child b. Loss of a job c. Marriage of a child d. Retirement from work
A patient with type 1 diabetes was prescribed a glucocorticoid for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which will the nurse expect in the treatment plan?
a. A decrease in the amount of insulin needed b. No change in the amount of insulin needed c. An increase in the need for carbohydrates d. An increase in the insulin needed