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ashley

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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.

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A male patient has been prescribed methotrexate. The nurse should caution the patient against using which of the following over-the-counter medications?
 
  A) Acetaminophen
  B) Aspirin
  C) Calcium carbonate
  D) Milk of magnesia


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kusterl

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

D

Answer to Question 2

B


ashley

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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