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Question
A client with bipolar disorder taking lithium tells the nurse that he has ringing in his ears, blurred vision, and diarrhea. The nurse notices a slight tremor in his left hand and a slurring pattern to his speech. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate?
Options
- AAdminister a stat dose of lithium as necessary.
- BRecognize this as an expected response to lithium.
- CRequest an order for a stat blood lithium level.
- DGive an oral dose of lithium antidote.
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