A Patient Has Mild Lithium Toxicity with a Serum Level

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient has mild lithium toxicity with a serum level of 1.6 mEq/L. Which assessment findings are most likely?

• A) Coarse hand tremor, coordination problems, and dizziness
• B) Elevated white blood cell count, temperature, and blood pressure
• C) Orthostatic hypotension, fainting, and nystagmus
• D) Restlessness, shuffling gait, and tics

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