The nurse is teaching a client receiving a mood-stabilizing agent. Which of the following should be included in the plan of care?
A) Limit sodium intake when perspiring heavily.
B) Maintain fluid intake of 1,000 to 1,500 mL daily.
C) Administer the medication with food.
D) Monitor for the side effects of sedation and drooling.
Question 2
A client has been prescribed lithium for mania. A therapeutic serum level for lithium would include which of the following?
A) 0.4 mEq/L
B) 0.8 mEq/L
C) 2.0 mEq/L
D) 2.5 mEq/L
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