Foundation Of Mental Health Care (Ch.21) Study Guide Graded A+

Clients who are taking lithium must monitor their water and salt intake because: {Ans: Lithium is excreted by the kidneys more rapidly than sodium.}Rex has been taking lithium for about 3 months. Yesterday be urinated more then 4 quarts in less than 24 hours. List 2 interventions {Ans: 1. Notify physician. 2. Monitor intake and output.}Describe the behaviors associated with hypomania. {Ans: Exaggerated sense of uninhibited cheerfulness that progresses to an unstable "high." If allowed to continue, delirium and death from exhaustion may result.}List one therapeutic intervention for the following complaint: Client experiences excessive sweating after taking a tricyclic antidepressant. {Ans: Increase water intake; monitor intake and output.}Clients with biploar I, bipolar II, or cyclothymic disorders exhibit different types of: {Ans: Mania}List one therapeutic intervention for the following complaint: Client began antidepressant drug therapy 5 days ago. Today she has suddenly developed confusion and delirium. {Ans: Stop medication, and call physician}Feelings of worthlessness, guilt, and despair are expressed in a female client's every thought, movement, and activity. Her physical appearance has declined, and she is commonly unable to eat. What is the client experiencing? {Ans: Severe depression}List one therapeutic intervention for the following