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NguyenJ

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on: Jul 19, 2018
Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards mandate that
 
  a. orientation programs detail safety issues and precautions.
  b. patients' room doors remain open during hours of sleep.
  c. safety precautions are simple and apply commonsense behaviors.
  d. patients' personal belongings are kept in secure areas under staff control.

Question 2

Maintenance of a therapeutic serum level of lithium is dependent on adequate serum levels of
 
  a. sodium.
  b. chloride.
  c. potassium.
  d. magnesium.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
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JCAHO standards require agencies to provide an orientation program that addresses safety issues. The other options are not part of the standards of this accrediting agency.

Answer to Question 2

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It is believed that lithium substitutes for the sodium (Na) ion in neurons. Reductions or increases in Na intake affect the serum lithium level. The other options have not been identified as critical to lithium level.


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Wow, this really help

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