A Patient with Bipolar Disorder Is Being Treated with Lithium

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient with bipolar disorder is being treated with lithium. What laboratory test will provide the nurse with information on the effectiveness and toxicity of the patient's lithium levels?

• A) Complete blood count
• B) Basic metabolic panel
• C) Urinalysis
• D) Serum level test

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