A Client Is Prescribed the Medication Lithium as a Mood-Stabilizing

question 13

Multiple Choice

A client is prescribed the medication lithium as a mood-stabilizing agent.Which laboratory report indicates the client may be retaining higher than prescribed levels of lithium?

• A)Low sodium levels
• B)High sodium levels
• C)Low potassium levels
• D)High potassium levels

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