A resident of a long-term care facility is taking lithium carbonate (Eskalith) to treat bipolar disorder. Which instruction should the nurse provide

Question Answered step-by-step -A resident of a long-term care facility is taking lithiumcarbonate (Eskalith) to treat bipolar disorder. Which instruction should the nurse provide to this client’s caregivers? – Offer the morning dose of the medicine before breakfast. – Have the client chew the pill if it is difficult to swallow. – Encourage high energy fluid intake by providing sports drinks or sodas. – Report symptoms of hypothyroidism such as fatigue and constipation. Correct AnswersPlease rationale clearly( explain why incorrect answers are incorrect and why correct answers are correct) Health Science Science Nursing NUA 302 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)