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Title: An outpatient diagnosed with bipolar disorder is prescribed lithium. The patient telephones the ... Post by: gregorydabi247 on Jan 21, 2018 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. Title: An outpatient diagnosed with bipolar disorder is prescribed lithium. The patient telephones the ... Post by: Carrie C234 on Jan 21, 2018 Content hidden
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