Which Nursing Considerations Relate to the Administration of Lithium

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which nursing considerations relate to the administration of lithium?

• A) Administer the medication on an empty stomach.
• B) Restrict fluids to 1000 mL daily.
• C) Draw frequent blood levels.
• D) Teach the importance of contraception while taking the drug.
• E) Teach the importance of avoid caffeine while taking the drug.

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Definitions:

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle found in the walls of internal organs and blood vessels that is not under conscious control.

Arrector Pili

Small muscles attached to hair follicles in mammals; their contraction causes hair to stand up, known as "goosebumps."

Voluntary Control

The conscious regulation of skeletal muscles and movements by the brain, permitting actions like walking, speaking, and grabbing.

Nervous Tissue

Specialized tissue that makes up the central and peripheral nervous systems, consisting of neurons and supporting cells, responsible for transmitting nerve signals.