A Client Is on Maintenance Lithium Therapy for Bipolar Disorder

question 19

Multiple Choice

A client is on maintenance lithium therapy for bipolar disorder. The client enters the emergency department complaining of tremors. The client appears to be giddy and confused. A serum lithium level is drawn and is found to be 2 mEq/L. The nurse would anticipate:

• A) holding the next dose of lithium.
• B) administering the next dose of lithium at the next scheduled time.
• C) administering the next dose of lithium STAT.
• D) administering a dose of lithium double the normal dose.

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