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DyllonKazuo

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on: Jul 19, 2018
Select the most appropriate comment by the nurse when a depressed patient says, What's the use in going on?
 
  a. Are you thinking about suicide?
  b. I am not sure I understand what you are saying.
  c. Keep your hope alive. It's always darkest just before light.
  d. Tell me more about your activities before you got depressed.

Question 2

A patient has taken lithium (Lithane) 600 mg three times daily for 1 week. A laboratory result in which range shows that the desired serum lithium level was achieved?
 
  a. 0.2 to 0.6 mEq/L
  b. 0.6 to 1.2 mEq/L
  c. 1.2 to 2 mEq/L
  d. 2 to 2.6 mEq/L


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

A
The possibility of suicide must be openly addressed. The patient often feels relieved to be able to talk about suicidal ideation. The subject must be addressed directly.

Answer to Question 2

B
Therapeutic serum lithium levels are 0.6 to 1.2 mEq/L. The other options are either too low or too high. Serum levels above 1.5 mEq/L can cause symptoms of toxicity.


DyllonKazuo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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