× Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask a question
Top Posters
Since Sunday
L
4
d
4
3
k
3
k
3
j
3
k
3
b
3
f
3
b
3
d
3
h
3
Home Q & A Board Biology-Related Homework Help Medicine Nursing and Clinical
New Topic  
gregorydabi247 gregorydabi247
wrote...
Go to Answer
Posts: 368
Rep: 0 0
6 years ago
You are working with a client who has a diagnosis of bipolar disorder and is taking lithium. Your client is in a manic phase and is not eating or drinking much water.
 
  You are concerned when the client develops a fever of 101 degrees, seems confused, and has a blood pressure of 100/64 (baseline 132/84). It is time for the client to receive her next dose of lithium. The client has a prn order for Tylenol gr 650 for fever above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. You would do which of the following? a. Give the lithium and Tylenol, and force fluids.
  b. Hold the lithium, and give the Tylenol.
  c. Hold the lithium, and call the provider immediately.
  d. Report findings to the provider when he or she makes rounds.
Read 78 times
1 Reply
Replies
Answer verified by a subject expert
scottyb115511scottyb115511
wrote...
#1
Posts: 388
Rep: 2 0
6 years ago
Sign in or Sign up in seconds to unlock everything for free
1

Related Topics

gregorydabi247 Author
wrote...

6 years ago
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
kevin12323h
wrote...

Yesterday
Helped a lot
Harvinder
wrote...

2 hours ago
Good timing, thanks!
New Topic      
Quick Reply
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  860 People Browsing
 113 Signed Up Today
Start New Topic Take the Tour CoursesNew Study Tools Topics Trending Browse by Textbook
Related Images
  
 180
  
 472
  
 289
Your Opinion
Which industry do you think artificial intelligence (AI) will impact the most?
Votes: 405
Previous poll results: Which 'study break' activity do you find most distracting?