Which of the following symptoms might the nurse observe in a client with a lithium blood level over 2.0?

The correct answer is B. Vomiting, impaired consciousness, decreased blood pressure. (A) These symptoms are acute, common, and usually harmless central nervous system side effects of lithium. (B) These symptoms of lithium toxicity are usually dose related. (C) These symptoms are acute, common, and usually harmless renal side effects of lithium. (D) These…

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AFine hand tremor, headache, mental dullness
BVomiting, impaired consciousness, decreased blood pressure
CPolyuria, polydipsia, edema
DGastric irritation, nausea, diarrhea

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9% (3)
B
85% (29)
C
3% (1)
D
3% (1)

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(A) These symptoms are acute, common, and usually harmless central nervous system side effects of lithium. (B) These symptoms of lithium toxicity are usually dose related. (C) These symptoms are acute, common, and usually harmless renal side effects of lithium. (D) These symptoms are acute, common, and usually harmless gastrointestinal side effects of

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