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ok117 ok117
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A patient who has schizoaffective disorder is being treated with lithium carbonate. He repeatedly resists his medication based on his fine hand tremors as proof of drug poison-ing.
 
  Which nursing intervention addresses both the patient's need to comply with treatment and patient rights?
  a. Informing staff that the patient is exhibiting manipulative behavior
  b. Providing the patient with effective education regarding medication side effects
  c. Assuring the patient the tremors are a result of the disorder, not of the medication
  d. Providing an assessment to determine if the patient is exhibiting paranoia as well
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Thanks for your help!!
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Good timing, thanks!
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Helped a lot
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