A nurse is caring for a client with bipolar disorder who has been prescribed lithium carbonate....
A nurse is caring for a client with bipolar disorder who has been prescribed lithium carbonate. Identify 3 potential adverse effects of this medication. List nursing interventions/ client education that should be provided if adverse effects to lithium occur?
A nurse is caring for a client in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. Identify five clinical manifestations associated with this phase of the bipolar disorder.
Homework Answers
Answer: The three potential adverse effects of lithium carbonate are:
- Gastrointestinal disturbance
- Polyuria
- Weight gain
The nursing intervention includes:
- Nurse should adjust the dose of the beta-adrenergic blocking agents.
- Nurse should intervene about the physical activity of the patient as to maintain weight.
- Nurse should provide education such as to eat healthy foods and avoid intake if dairy products.
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