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folubunmi

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Which of the following laboratory studies is performed because the client is taking lithium?
 
  1. Hemoglobin
  2. CBC
  3. Liver function
  4. Thyroid function

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following diagnoses receives priority for a client in alcohol withdrawal?
 
  1. Risk for Injury
  2. Ineffective Coping
  3. Disturbed Sensory Perception
  4. Disturbed Thought Processes



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: A thyroid goiter and hypothyroidism are side effects of lithium; therefore, thyroid function studies are performed periodically. Lithium is not metabolized in the liver and so does not require liver function studies. A CBC and hemoglobin are not needed because lithium does not frequently alter blood counts.

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Rationale: A client in alcohol withdrawal is at Risk for Injury from delirium tremens. Death from delirium tremens can occur from volume depletion, electrolyte imbalance, or cardiac arrhythmia. Disturbed Thought Processes and Disturbed Sensory Perceptions are diagnoses used for delusions, hallucinations, and illusions that may occur during delirium tremens. Ineffective Coping is a diagnosis used for substance abuse.




folubunmi

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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