The Nurse Assesses a Patient Who Is Taking Lithium (Lithobid)

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse assesses a patient who is taking lithium (Lithobid) and notes a large output of clear, dilute urine. The nurse suspects which cause for this finding?

• A) Cardiovascular complications
• B) Expected lithium side effects
• C) Increased mania
• D) Lithium toxicity

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Definitions:

Reagent Urine Strip

A diagnostic tool used to detect and measure various substances in urine through a chemical reaction indicator.

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Urinary Tract

The system in the body responsible for the removal of waste and excess water through urine; it includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.