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You are working as a nurse in a psychiatric outpatient clinic. You have a new patient, Mr. Miles, who was recently diagnosed with BPD. Your patient has been prescribed lithium. You will be developing a teaching plan that includes answers to the most commonly asked questions about lithium. 1. What is bipolar disorder? 2. How does lithium work to alleviate symptoms associated with BPD? 3. What follow-up is required when a patient is prescribed lithium?
John is a 12-year-old who has been diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma. He has been prescribed cromolyn sodium. You are the nurse working in the clinic and are charged with teaching John and his mother about the diagnosis and his medications. John has the following questions: 1. How can I prevent an asthma attack? 2. Will I still be able to participate in sports with this medication?