A Patient Has Taken Lithium ( Lithobid ) 300 Mg

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient has taken lithium ( Lithobid ) 300 mg three times daily for 1 week. The patient reports the presence of fine hand tremors and thirst. Select the nurse's best action.

• A) Increase sodium in the patient's diet.
• B) Immediately obtain a serum lithium level determination.
• C) Comfort the patient that these effects will probably decrease over time.
• D) Withhold the lithium until the patient no longer exhibits these side effects.

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