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To prevent the occurrence of Lithium (Eskalith) toxicity, the nurse should teach the client to maintain adequate intake of

A. Chloride and sodium

Both sodium and chloride are important for fluid balance but chloride has no effect on the blood lithium levels.

B. Water and vitamins

sodium has an effect on the blood lithium levels by competing with lithium for reabsorption in the kidneys but vitamins do not influence the lithium levels in blood.

C. Sodium and water

dehydration increases the risk of lithium toxicity since it will result in oliguria hence increasing the risk of lithium toxicity since the drug is primarily excreted in urine. Sodium and lithium compete for reabsorption in the kidneys, so low sodium levels can increase lithium retention and lead to toxicity. Therefore, the client should maintain an adequate intake of sodium and water to prevent dehydration and sodium loss and to keep the lithium level within the therapeutic range.

D. Potassium and water

water has an influence on blood lithium levels since adequate intake minimizes the risk of toxicity by increasing the drug’s excretion in urine. However, potassium does not compete with lithium for reabsorption.

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Full Explanation

Choice A rationale: Both sodium and chloride are important for fluid balance but chloride has no effect on the blood lithium levels.
Choice B rationale: sodium has an effect on the blood lithium levels by competing with lithium for reabsorption in the kidneys but vitamins do not influence the lithium levels in blood. 
Choice C rationale: dehydration increases the risk of lithium toxicity since it will result in oliguria hence increasing the risk of lithium toxicity since the drug is primarily excreted in urine. Sodium and lithium compete for reabsorption in the kidneys, so low sodium levels can increase lithium retention and lead to toxicity. Therefore, the client should maintain an adequate intake of sodium and water to prevent dehydration and sodium loss and to keep the lithium level within the therapeutic range.
Choice D rationale: water has an influence on blood lithium levels since adequate intake minimizes the risk of toxicity by increasing the drug’s excretion in urine.
However, potassium does not compete with lithium for reabsorption.
 


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QUESTION

In the psychiatric unit bright colors in the environment of the client are often:

A. Stimulating

Bright colors such as red, blue, green, purple, and pink are associated with patient arousal, excitement, and increased energy levels which can be beneficial for psychiatry patients by enhancing their alertness and motivation.

B. Frightening

Bright colors are not frightening. However, they may trigger negative associations and memories for some individuals.

C. Depressive

Bright colors are not depressive but instead they may evoke positive emotions and joy for individuals who may be feeling low and hopeless.

D. Calming

Bright colors have a calming effect since they have a soothing and relaxing effect on the client’s nervous system.

Full Explanation

Choice A rationale: Bright colors such as red, blue, green, purple, and pink are associated with patient arousal, excitement, and increased energy levels which can be beneficial for psychiatry patients by enhancing their alertness and motivation.
Choice B rationale: Bright colors are not frightening. However, they may trigger negative associations and memories for some individuals. 
Choice C rationale: Bright colors are not depressive but instead they may evoke positive emotions and joy for individuals who may be feeling low and hopeless.
Choice D rationale: Bright colors have a calming effect since they have a soothing and relaxing effect on the client’s nervous system.
 

QUESTION

Which qualities must be communicated to a client for the establishment of a therapeutic relationship? Select all that apply.

A. Enjoyment

this is incorrect since enjoyment is not a criterion for effective therapy and can be inappropriate and unrealistic in some situations.

B. Rapport

rapport is essential in a therapeutic relationship since it establishes a connection and a mutual understanding between the healthcare professional and a client thus ensuring that the best management is offered to the patients with their needs being considered.

C. Acceptance

acceptance is crucial in a therapeutic relationship since it ensures that the healthcare professional develops a positive relationship towards the client without judging them.

D. Genuineness

Genuineness is important since it promotes honesty, authenticity, and congruency in an individual’s words and actions hence this fosters appropriate management.

E. Love

love may result in personal attachment and emotional involvement which may tamper with the boundaries and roles of a therapist thus resulting in ethical violations in patient management.

Full Explanation

Choice A rationale: this is incorrect since enjoyment is not a criterion for effective therapy and can be inappropriate and unrealistic in some situations.
Choice B rationale: rapport is essential in a therapeutic relationship since it establishes a connection and a mutual understanding between the healthcare professional and a client thus ensuring that the best management is offered to the patients with their needs being considered.
Choice C rationale: acceptance is crucial in a therapeutic relationship since it ensures that the healthcare professional develops a positive relationship towards the client without judging them. 
Choice D rationale: Genuineness is important since it promotes honesty, authenticity, and congruency in an individual’s words and actions hence this fosters appropriate management.
Choice E rationale: love may result in personal attachment and emotional involvement which may tamper with the boundaries and roles of a therapist thus resulting in ethical violations in patient management.
 

QUESTION

Showing empathy toward a client is an effective tool in establishing rapport. Which statement is the best example of an empathetic response?

A. "I am sure you will feel better soon."

this statement is an example of false reassurance which may be dismissive and may make the client feel pressured to recover quickly.

B. “It must be difficult for you going through this loss."

this statement shows empathy since it acknowledges the client’s pains and validates the feelings and emotions without making them feel judged.

C. “Try to look on the bright side.”

this statement is an example of positive reframing and can make the client feel guilty for feeling negative and may make them feel invalidated.

D. “I am so sorry for your loss.”

this is a form of sympathy to the patient rather than being empathetic since it shows that the nurse is sorry for the patient but is not necessarily relating to their emotions.

Full Explanation

Choice A rationale: this statement is an example of false reassurance which may be dismissive and may make the client feel pressured to recover quickly.
Choice B rationale: this statement shows empathy since it acknowledges the client’s pains and validates the feelings and emotions without making them feel judged.
Choice C rationale: this statement is an example of positive reframing and can make the client feel guilty for feeling negative and may make them feel invalidated. 
Choice D rationale: this is a form of sympathy to the patient rather than being empathetic since it shows that the nurse is sorry for the patient but is not necessarily relating to their emotions.