3. The nurse is caring for a 24 year old who has been taking lithium for 2 weeks. The patient states, “Sometimes I feel

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3. The nurse is caring for a 24 year old who has been taking lithium for 2 weeks. The patient states, “Sometimes I feel

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3. The nurse is caring for a 24 year old who has been taking
lithium for 2 weeks. The patient states, “Sometimes I feel dizzy
and my heart seems to be beating faster.” Which action by the nurse
is best? Provide rationale as to why you chose the
response.
a.Instruct the client to drink 8 to 12 glasses of water
daily
b.Assess for headache
c.Assess for tremors
d.Instruct the client to avoid salt in the diet
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