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A Patient Diagnosed with Mild Lithium Toxicity with a Serum

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A patient diagnosed with mild lithium toxicity with a serum level of 1.6 mEq/L.Which assessment findings are most likely and will require nursing attention? (Select all that apply.)


Definitions:

Trachea

A tube-like structure that connects the pharynx and larynx to the lungs, allowing the passage of air for respiration.

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle found in the walls of hollow organs (such as intestines and blood vessels), controlled involuntarily and responsible for various automatic body functions.

Alveolar Walls

Thin structures within the lungs where gas exchange occurs between the air in the alveoli and the blood in the capillaries.

Bronchi Inflammation

The swelling and irritation of the bronchi, the major airways to the lungs, often resulting from infection or chronic conditions like asthma.

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