A patient has arrived in the Emergency Room with altered con…

A patient has arrived in the Emergency Room with altered consciousness and a sudden inability to speak. The nurse has conducted an assessment: Temperature: 104.2Blood Pressure: 206/114Pulse: 124Respirations: 22The patient has severe muscle rigidity. The patient had a recent dose increase of Haldol (haloperidol). What does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?

Prior to discharge, a patient reports his favorite activity…

Prior to discharge, a patient reports his favorite activity is playing volleyball with his roommates. The patient was started on Lithium Carbonate during this hospitalization stay. Which of the following concepts related to Lithium should be reinforced with the patient?