The Nurse Administers Lithium Carbonate (Lithobid) to a Child with Obsessive-Compulsive

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse administers lithium carbonate (Lithobid) to a child with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) . Which therapeutic effect will the nurse anticipate?

• A) Weight loss
• B) Weight gain
• C) Elevated mood
• D) Decreased agitation

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