Laboratory results show a patient's lithium level is 1.0 mEq/L. Select the correct analysis
a. Within therapeutic limits
b. Below therapeutic limits
c. Above therapeutic limits
d. Incorrect. Lithium levels are reported as mEq/dL
A
Therapeutic range for a blood sample taken 8 to 12 hours after the last dose of lithium is 0.4 to 1.0 mEq/L.
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