1. Provide a rationale for the use of Lithium Carbonate that Ellen is currently prescribed. 2. Identify three (3) actual or potential major side effects for Ellen’s currently prescribed Lithium...

1. Provide a rationale for the use of Lithium Carbonate that Ellen is currently prescribed.

2. Identify three (3) actual or potential major side effects for Ellen’s currently prescribed Lithium Carbonate. Provide two (2) nursing management interventions for each of the  three (3) chosen major side effects.

3. What evidence is there in the case study that indicates that Ellen has not been taking her medication?   Outline two (2) strategies that may help Ellen adhere to her medication.

4. Identify and describe two (2) recovery principles (as per the National Framework for Recovery-Oriented Mental Health Services) that will support and facilitate Ellen’s selfmanagement of her medication