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luminitza

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The patient asks the nurse why she needs to continue using table salt because her prescribed lithium (Eskalith) is a salt. What is the best response by the nurse?
 
  1. You must continue to use salt to avoid lithium (Eskalith) toxicity. If you use sea salt, you don't need as much.
  2. You must use table salt or your kidneys will retain lithium (Eskalith), and you will become toxic.
  3. The amount is not important; just increase your table salt if you notice signs of lithium (Eskalith) toxicity.
  4. Salt is very important to avoid lithium (Eskalith) toxicity, but not as important as drinking 1 to 1.5 L of water per day.

Question 2

The nurse has completed medication education with the patient who is receiving lithium (Eskalith). What is the best patient outcome?
 
  1. The patient will be able to work a normal work schedule and will receive adequate sleep.
  2. The patient will identify signs of lithium (Eskalith) toxicity and verbalize measures to avoid it.
  3. The patient will engage in activities of daily living and report enjoyment with them.
  4. The patient will report stabilization of mood, including absence of mania or depression.



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: Lithium (Eskalith) has a narrow therapeutic range. In order to avoid toxicity, patients must understand the signs of toxicity and measures to avoid it. Stabilization of mood is important, but with medication education about lithium (Eskalith), the focus must be on identifying and avoiding signs of toxicity. Working as normal work schedule and receiving adequate sleep are important, but with medication education about lithium (Eskalith), the focus must be on identifying and avoiding signs of toxicity. Engaging in activities of life and enjoying them are important, but with medication education about lithium (Eskalith), the focus must be on identifying and avoiding signs of toxicity.





 

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