Pharm final LILLEY

When teaching about hypoglycemia, the nurse will make sure that the patient is aware of the early signs of hypoglycemia, including: a. hypothermia and seizures. b. nausea and diarrhea .c. confusion and sweating. d. fruity, acetone odor to the breath. - Early symptoms of hypoglycemia include the central nervous system manifestations of confusion, irritability, tremor, and sweating. Hypothermia and seizures are later symptoms of hypoglycemia. The other options are incorrect. A 22-year-old patient has been taking lithium for 1 year, and the most recent lithium level is 0.9 mEq/L. Which statement about the laboratory result is correct? a. The lithium level is therapeutic. b. The lithium level is too low. c. The lithium level is too high. d. Lithium is not usually monitored with blood levels. - ANS: A Desirable long-term maintenance lithium levels range between 0.6 and 1.2 mEq/L. The other responses are incorrect.