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stevenposner

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A nurse is administering lithium to a Japanese patient. What cultural factor should the nurse consider regarding the effects of the medications?
 
  A) elevated serum levels may occur causing symptoms of drug toxicity
  B) expected side effects should be no different than in other patients
  C) the patient may require a larger-than-normal dose of a drug
  D) more rapid metabolism may interfere with drug absorption

Question 2

A nurse is teaching a patient about regional anesthesia. Which of the following statements is accurate about this type of anesthesia?
 
  A) You will be asleep and won't be aware of the procedure.
  B) You will be asleep but may feel some pain during the procedure.
  C) You will be awake but will not be aware of the procedure.
  D) You will be awake and will not have sensation of the procedure.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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stevenposner

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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