A Patient's Serum Lithium Level Is 1

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient's serum lithium level is 1.8 mEq/L.What is the nurse's priority action related to this evidence?

• A) Restrict fluid intake.
• B) Assess for signs of toxicity.
• C) Encourage intake of high-potassium foods.
• D) Ensure that the patient is swallowing the capsules.

Examine theories explaining the economic, cultural, and social positions of ethnic groups.

Understand employer expectations and professional behavior in clinical settings.

Identify the components and organization of a professional résumé.

Recognize the importance and methods of maintaining confidentiality and professional conduct during applied training.

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Definitions:

Contraband

Goods that have been imported or exported illegally, not in accordance with laws and regulations.

Unintended Consequence

A result or effect that was not anticipated or intended, often occurring as a side effect of an action or decision.

Civil War

A war between groups within the same country or state, characterized by internal conflict often over issues of governance, territory, or societal structures, with significant examples including the American Civil War.

Class Conflict

The tensions and struggles that arise between different social classes due to disparities in wealth, power, and interests, often highlighted in Marxist theory.