The nurse is caring for a client on long-standing lithium therapy for a bipolar disorder. Which component of drug therapy administration would require follow-up?
A) A lab result showing serum lithium level of 1 mEq
B) Client states, "I use salt on my potato salad."
C) Client states, "I take my medication each morning."
D) Client states, "I only take lithium after breastfeeding."
D
Feedback:
Follow-up would be required if a client stated that she was breastfeeding and taking lithium. Lithium administered to infants through breast milk can cause toxicity; thus, breastfeeding mothers should avoid use. All of the other options are acceptable.
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