A nurse is caring for a 38-year-old female patient who just started taking lithium for bipolar disorder. Which of the following outcomes would be most appropriate for this patient?

A) The patient will reestablish and maintain a normal pattern of bowel functioning.
B) The patient will identify appropriate interventions to promote sleep.
C) The patient will identify satisfying and acceptable sexual practices and some alternative ways of dealing with sexual expression.
D) The patient will adopt strategies to maintain proper fluid balance.


D

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a. Determine level of consciousness. b. Obtain a health history. c. Obtain a full set of vital signs. d. Evaluate for pain.

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A nurse is teaching pain management to a homebound hospice patient, already being treated with opioids. This patient has been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer and expresses anxiety about keeping her pain under control

In which nonpharmacologic complementary methods might the nurse instruct the patient? Select all that apply. 1. guided imagery 2. progressive muscle relaxation 3. distraction 4. acupuncture 5. regional pain management

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The enzymes that are most affected by the process of aging are those that play a role in ________ drugs.

A. reducing B. oxidizing C. alkylating D. chelating

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Which two hormones regulate the growth and development of the gonads and control the output of sex hormones that are responsible for the development of male and female secondary sex characteristics?

A. Antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin B. Somatotropin and prolactin C. Follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone D. Thyroid-stimulating hormone and corticotropin

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