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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for lithium to treat bipolar disorder. The nurse should instruct the client to ensure an adequate intake of which of the following dietary elements?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Adequate sodium intake is crucial, as low sodium increases lithium toxicity, and high sodium reduces effectiveness. Potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin K are not directly related.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a child who has asthma and a prescription for montelukast granules. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide the client's parent on administering the medication?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Montelukast is given 2 hours before exercise to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm. It is not for acute wheezing, not mixed with 20 oz of water, and typically given in the evening for asthma maintenance.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer 09% sodium chloride 1,200 mL IV to infuse over 24 hr. The drop factor of the manual tubing is 15 g/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. De not use a trailing zero)

Correct Answer: 13

Rationale: Calculate: 1200 mL ÷ 24 hr = 50 mL/hr.
Then, 50 mL/hr × 15 gtt/mL ÷ 60 min = 12.5 gtt/min, rounded to 13 gtt/min.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is exhibiting signs of alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Diazepam, a benzodiazepine, is used to manage alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Disulfiram deters alcohol use, while methadone and buprenorphine are for opioid withdrawal.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for alprazolam to treat insomnia. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Alprazolam causes drowsiness, so avoiding activities requiring alertness is crucial. It does not require a high-fat meal, is not necessarily taken nightly, and is not associated with peripheral edema.

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