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A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for lithium carbonate to treat bipolar disorder.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?.

Limit fluid intake to 800 ounces per day while taking this medication.

Take the medication on an empty stomach.

Wait up to 3 weeks to see the full effects of the medication.

Follow a low-sodium diet.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Choice A rationale:

The client should maintain a normal fluid intake while taking lithium, not limit it to 800 ounces per day.

Choice B rationale:

Lithium can be taken with or without food. This instruction is not necessary.

Choice C rationale:

It can indeed take up to 3 weeks to see the full effects of lithium. This is a correct instruction.

Choice D rationale:

The client should maintain a normal sodium diet while taking lithium, not a low-sodium diet.

So, the correct answer is C, after analyzing all choices.

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Correct Answer is ["2.5"]

Explanation

Step 1 is to calculate the number of tablets to administer. The formula is desired dose ÷ dose per tablet. So, 5 mg ÷ 2 mg = 2.5 tablets.

So, the correct answer is 2.5 tablets.

A. Developing a respiratory infection. B. Taking too much prescribed medication. C. Insufficient sleep. D. Insufficient exercise.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Developing a respiratory infection can indeed trigger a myasthenic crisis. Any form of stress on the body, including infections, can exacerbate symptoms.

Choice B rationale:

Taking too much prescribed medication is not typically a cause of myasthenic crisis. However, medication changes should always be managed carefully.

Choice Crationale:

Insufficient sleep can contribute to overall stress and fatigue, potentially exacerbating symptoms, but it is not a primary cause of myasthenic crisis.

Choice Drationale:

Insufficient exercise is not a known trigger for myasthenic crisis. While regular exercise can help manage symptoms, lack of exercise is not a direct cause.

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A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for lithium carbonate to treat bipolar disorder.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?.