A Client Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Has Been Taking Lithium $\degree$

question 17

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder has been taking lithium carbonate (Lithobid) for one year. The client presents in an emergency department with a temperature of 101 $\degree$ F (38 $\degree$ C) , 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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