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Medication Administration PPT
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A nurse is caring for a client prescribed Lithium. Which nursing action is most appropriate regarding monitoring serum lithium levels and maintaining adequate fluid and sodium intake?

Explanation
When administering Lithium, key nursing considerations include monitoring patient status, checking critical laboratory values, and providing appropriate safety education. Unsafe practices such as stopping medications abruptly or doubling missed doses are incorrect.
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In-depth explanation

Memory Tip 5-ASA = "Mesa-LAMINE = LAMINate the colon" anti-inflammatory; renal vigilance critical. Sulfasalazine adds sulfa allergy + folate deficiency.

Clinical scenario

Scenario 32-year-old female with ulcerative colitis starting mesalamine 1.2 g PO TID. Outpatient teaching.

Key concepts

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