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moongchi

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A patient takes lithium daily. The nurse should monitor the patient for:
 
  a. pharyngitis, mydriasis, and dystonia.
  b. alopecia, purpura, and drowsiness.
  c. diaphoresis, weakness, and nausea.
  d. ascites, dyspnea, and edema.

Question 2

The length of stay for mental health clients has
 
  1. remained stable.
  2. been nonexistent.
  3. decreased dramatically.
  4. increased dramatically.


Natalie4ever

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
The symptoms listed in the correct response are signs of lithium toxicity. All other problems mentioned are unrelated to lithium therapy.

Answer to Question 2

3
Length of stay for mental health clients has decreased dramatically.


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