A patient was started on Lithium Carbonate during this hospitalization stay. After discharge, the patient returned as requested to have Lithium levels drawn at an outpatient clinic. The lab results returned with a Lithium level of 1.9. Which of the following would be the FIRST intervention of the nurse?

50. The purpose of performing the modified Allen test prior to arterial specimen collection is

29. A nasopharyngeal culture swab is sometimes collected to detect the presence of organisms that cause:  

23. The hydrogen breath test detects:  

39. What special information in addition to routine identification information is required in labeling a nonblood specimen?  

41. Which type of sample can be tested to detect chronic drug abuse?  

A patient has been admitted to the inpatient unit for an episode of mania, which resulted in the patient spending several thousand dollars on scam investments on the internet. The patient has not been successfully treated with second-generation antipsychotic medications. The doctor started the patient on Prolixin (fluphenazine). The patient experienced urinary retention. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the doctor to order to treat this side effect?

46. Suspected pregnancy is typically confirmed by testing urine for the presence of:  

A family member is visiting and requests to speak to the nurse. The family member states, “I know my brother is diagnosed with schizophrenia for a couple of years, but I read about schizophreniform recently. How do you know my brother doesn’t have that and will never have symptoms again?” Which of the following responses would be the most accurate?

A nurse is assessing a patient for Tardive Dyskinesia and completing an AIMS assessment. Which of the following symptoms indicate the patient is experiencing Tardive Dyskinesia? Select all that apply. (3 answers are correct)