A resident of a long-term care facility is taking lithium carbonate to treat bipolar disorder. Which instruction should the nurse provide to this client's caregivers?

A nursing student is reinforcing education to a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder about lithium therapy. Which of the following statements by the student requires further intervention by the nurse?Cassidy RhodyID: 112703Question 7Select one:a.Lithium toxicity can occur during acute illnesses where fluid and electrolyte depletion are presentb.Lithium can more commonly cause hyperthyroidism as compared to hypothyroidismc.Renal function should be monitored at least twice yearlyd.Ataxia is a sign of lithium toxicity

When taking anticonvulsant drugs like Lithium which APPROPRIATE HEALTH TEACHING should the nurse emphasize?*2 pointsPatient can take drugs even without food intakePatient will have constipation, thus he has to increase fluid intakeTime of the last dose must be accurate so that blood level monitoring be accuratePatient will not experience polyuria and polydipsia

The nurse is assessing a group of clients prescribed lithium. The client at most significant risk for lithium toxicity is a client withA. asthma taking both long- and short-acting bronchodilators.B. chronic migraine headaches and was newly prescribed naproxen.C. hypertension newly prescribed clonidine transdermal patch.D. hypothyroidism and was recently prescribed levothyroxine.

The client joins the inpatient psychiatric treatment program.  Which actions by the nurse are appropriate?  Select all that apply.1.Ask the client if she has had any thoughts about harming herself2.Discourage the client to eat with others in the cafeteria until symptoms improve3.Encourage the client to journal about feelings associated with food4.Limit intense exercise to one hour each day5.Observe the client during and after meals6.Provide frequent snacks throughout the day7.Supervise the client during restroom visits

Trevor, aged 38, has bipolar affective disorder (a mental illness). His condition is now stable, and he is living with his long-term girlfriend. Which of the following combinations of professionals should be involved in his care and why? Group of answer choices A psychologist to prescribe antipsychotic medication and evaluate its effectiveness, a mental health social worker to help Trevor and his girlfriend recognize early signs of a psychotic episode so that he can seek help, and a pharmacist to help Trevor adhere to his medication regimen. A psychiatrist to prescribe antipsychotic medication and evaluate its effectiveness, a psychologist to help Trevor and his girlfriend recognize early signs of a psychotic episode so that he can seek help, and a rehabilitation counsellor to assist Trevor to gain and maintain meaningful employment. A registered nurse to prescribe antipsychotic medication and evaluate its effectiveness, a psychologist to help Trevor and his girlfriend recognize early signs of a psychotic episode so that he can seek help, and an occupational therapist to help Trevor develop coping strategies through meaningful everyday activities. A pharmacist to prescribe antipsychotic medication and evaluate its effectiveness, a psychiatrist to help Trevor and his girlfriend recognize early signs of a psychotic episode so that he can seek help and a health services manager to help Trevor navigate through the mental health care system.