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savannahhooper

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The nurse in the medication clinic receives the following lithium level for a client: 1.0 mEq/L. The
  nurse should assess this as
 
  a. within therapeutic limits.
  b. below therapeutic limits.
  c. above therapeutic limits.
  d. completely incorrect because of inaccurate testing.

Question 2

Assuming all data have been collected for a client with an eating disorder, which item signals to the
  nurse that the client should be hospitalized for treatment?
 
  a. Pulse less than 60 beats/min
  b. Weight 15 below ideal weight
  c. Urine output less than 30 mL/hr
  d. Serum potassium 3.4 mEq/L


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mjenn52

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

A
Normal range for a blood sample taken 8 to 12 hours after the last dose of lithium is 0.4 to 1.0
mEq/L.

Answer to Question 2

C
Severely reduced urinary output indicates dehydration, reduced kidney function, or retention caused
by cardiac malfunction. Option A: Many normal people have bradycardia. Option B: Weight loss of
more than 30 of ideal body weight would call for hospitalization. Option D: This potassium level
is within the normal range.


savannahhooper

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!

DylanD1323

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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