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KWilfred

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on: Jul 11, 2018
To help prevent lithium toxicity in the older adult, the nurse modifies the nursing care plan to include interventions to:
 
  a. increase fluid intake to 3500 ml daily.
  b. have the patient ambulate for 10 minutes after the drug is administered.
  c. prohibit citrus fruit in the diet.
  d. administer a prescribed stool softener to ensure a daily bowel movement.

Question 2

The nurse is aware that age-related changes in the stomach that can cause increased drug absorption and possibly toxicity include:
 
  a. decreased gastric motility.
  b. gastric reflux disease.
  c. inability of gastric cells to transport the drug.
  d. decreased peristalsis.


mk6555

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


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