A Client Has Been Taking Lithium for Several Years with Good

question 24

Multiple Choice

A client has been taking lithium for several years with good symptom control.The client presents in the emergency department with blurred vision,tinnitus,and severe diarrhea.Which lithium level should the nurse correlate with these symptoms?

• A)1.3 mEq/L
• B)1.7 mEq/L
• C)2.3 mEq/L
• D)3.7 mEq/L