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V@ndy87

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A client has a lithium level of 1.2 mEq/L. Which of the following interventions by the nurse is indicated?
 
  A) Call the physician for an increase in dosage.
  B) Do not give the next dose, and call the physician.
  C) Increase fluid intake for the next week.
  D) No intervention is necessary at this time.

Question 2

Pete is a nursing instructor who is lecturing to students about how to respond to individuals who are in the midst of a disaster.
 
  Which of the following statements would you anticipate Pete making regarding the initial nursing interventions for such individuals?
  A) You should ask them to give you a brief medical history so their physical needs can be met.
  B) Focus on safety needs and provide simple, clear instructions to help them function effectively.
  C) Help them determine what their long-term goals are so that they can maintain hope.
  D) Try to re-direct their attention from the problems at hand to decrease their anxiety.


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Jbrasil

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

D
Feedback: The lithium level is within the therapeutic range. Serum levels of less than 0.5 mEq/L are rarely therapeutic, and a level of more than 1.5 mEq/L is usually considered toxic. Answers A, B, and C are not appropriate reactions to the lithium level.

Answer to Question 2

B


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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