The nurse is caring for a patient with bipolar disorder (BPD) who is taking lithium [Lithobid]. Which abnormal laboratory value is most essential for the nurse to communicate to the healthcare provider because this patient is taking lithium?
A. Sodium level of 128 mEq/L
B. Prothrombin time of 8 seconds
C. Blood urea nitrogen level of 25 mg/dL
D. Potassium level of 5.6 mEq/L
Answer: A. Sodium level of 128 mEq/L
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a. Visual hallucina-tions c. Visuospatial prob-lems b. Unilateral tremors d. Clumsy movements
A nurse is collecting assessment data on a new patient. The patient states that she does not have menses. What term will the nurse use in her documentation to describe the absence of menstrual flow?
A) Amenorrhea B) Dysmenorrhea C) Menorrhagia D) Metrorrhagia
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1. Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity related to dry skin, edema. 2. Constipation related to decreased peristalsis. 3. Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements related to intake less than metabolic needs. 4. Disturbed Thought Processes related to decreased cerebral oxygenation.
A female client has been prescribed ampicillin (Principen). What should the nurse emphasize when instructing the client about the medication?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Do not become pregnant while on ampicillin. 2. If taking oral contraceptives, use an alternative form of birth control. 3. Ampicillin should be taken on an empty stomach. 4. Contact the health care provider immediately if persistent diarrhea with fever occurs. 5. Stop taking ampicillin if nausea occurs and report to the health care provider immediately.