A client is to receive lithium therapy as part of the treatment plan for bipolar disorder
When reviewing the client's medication history, which agents would alert the nurse to the possibility that a decrease in lithium dosage may be needed? Select all that apply.
A) Lisinopril
B) Hydrochlorothiazide
C) Indomethacin
D) Caffeine
E) Aspirin
A
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The brother of a client with schizophrenia says to the nurse: "I would like to help my brother, but he just doesn't seem to understand he has a serious psychological problem. He tells me he is fine and that he just gets a little weird occasionally."
The nurse should explain: 1. "This is why it is so difficult to treat, since lack of insight is a large part of the disease." 2. "Because of the stigma attached to mental illness, most people with schizophrenia won't tell others they have the disease." 3. "Many people with schizophrenia use denial as a coping mechanism." 4. "He needs to take his medications when having psychotic episodes."
The nurse is caring for a child with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). A priority nursing intervention for this child is:
1. Frequent ambulation. 2. Maintenance of skin integrity. 3. Monitoring of fluid restriction. 4. Preparation for x-ray procedures.
A female client is being discharged after a lengthy hospitalization. The family is from a male-dominated culture. Before discharge instructions are given, which action should the nurse take?
1. Make sure instructions are understood by the client. 2. Arrange for teaching when the spouse is available. 3. Make sure that the physician gives the instructions. 4. Ask the client when the best time for teaching would be.
Computers can exchange information over telephone lines.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)