The Client Taking Lithium Carbonate (Lithobid) Presents to an Emergency

question 15

Multiple Choice

The client taking lithium carbonate (Lithobid) presents to an emergency department with a temperature of 101°F (38°C) , severe diarrhea, blurred vision, and tinnitus. Which interpretation should the nurse make regarding these symptoms?

• A) Symptoms indicate spending too much time outdoors without sunblock.
• B) Symptoms indicate antipsychotic withdrawal syndrome.
• C) Symptoms indicate the development of neutropenia.
• D) Symptoms indicate lithium carbonate toxicity.

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