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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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Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach

Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach


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Great answer, thank you.
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Glad you appreciate the effort!
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