RN HESI Mental Health Exam.
RN HESI Mental Health Exam. ( 42 Questions)
The nurse is admitting a male client who takes lithium carbonate twice a day. Which information should the nurse report to the healthcare provider immediately?
A five-pound weight gain could be significant but might not require immediate reporting unless it continues to increase rapidly.
A depressed affect is concerning but may not warrant immediate reporting unless it signals a severe change in the client's mental state.
Nausea and vomiting could indicate lithium toxicity, a serious side effect requiring immediate attention and evaluation by the healthcare provider.
Short-term memory loss can be a side effect of lithium but might not pose an immediate threat unless severe or rapidly worsening.
A. A five-pound weight gain could be significant but might not require immediate reporting unless it continues to increase rapidly.
B. A depressed affect is concerning but may not warrant immediate reporting unless it signals a severe change in the client's mental state.
C. Nausea and vomiting could indicate lithium toxicity, a serious side effect requiring immediate attention and evaluation by the healthcare provider.
D. Short-term memory loss can be a side effect of lithium but might not pose an immediate threat unless severe or rapidly worsening.