A Client Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder,who Has Taken Lithium Carbonate

question 23

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder,who has taken lithium carbonate (Lithane) for 1 year,presents in an emergency department with severe diarrhea,blurred vision,and tinnitus.How should the nurse interpret these symptoms?

• A) Symptoms indicate consumption of foods high in tyramine.
• B) Symptoms indicate lithium carbonate discontinuation syndrome.
• C) Symptoms indicate the development of lithium carbonate tolerance.
• D) Symptoms indicate lithium carbonate toxicity.

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