The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is to Start

question 227

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is to start taking Carbolith (lithium) 300 mg three times daily. Which of the following statements should be included in the patient teaching? Select all that apply.

• A) "You will need to have blood levels checked frequently for the first few months of treatment."
• B) "You should report any muscle twitches or change in coordination since those could be symptoms of too much medication in your system."
• C) "This medication will help level out your mood."
• D) "Please make sure you limit your fluid intake to three glasses of liquid per day."
• E) "Avoid dairy products while you are taking this medication."
• F) "You must have a baseline electromyelogram before you start this medication."

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