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jrubin

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on: Jul 19, 2018
Which of the following situations in clients on lithium therapy should alert the nurse to an increased risk of lithium toxicity? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Weight gain
  B) Excessive sweating
  C) Vomiting
  D) Elimination of dietary salt
  E) Diarrhea

Question 2

Which of the following is a priority for the nurse to include in the teaching of a client who was recently prescribed alprazolam (Xanax) as an oral medication?
 
  A) Monitor heart rate before taking the medication
  B) Monitor temperature daily
  C) Avoid unprotected exposure to sunlight
  D) Avoid alcohol


chinwesucks

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

B, C, D, E

Answer to Question 2

D


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