An Outpatient Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Is Prescribed Lithium

question 9

Multiple Choice

An outpatient diagnosed with bipolar disorder is prescribed lithium. The patient telephones the nurse to say, "I've had severe diarrhea for 4 days. I feel very weak and unsteady when I walk. My usual hand tremor has gotten worse. What should I do?" The nurse will advise the patient to

• A) restrict food and fluids for 24 hours and stay in bed.
• B) have someone bring the patient to the clinic immediately.
• C) drink a large glass of water with 1 teaspoon of salt added.
• D) take one dose of an over-the-counter antidiarrheal medication now.

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