An adolescent boy has recently had an increase in his Lithium dosage. The parents call the clinic because their son has been ill with a fever and chest congestion that seems to be getting worse. The nurse should:
1. State that this is not a side effect of the medication, and their son was probably exposed to a virus.
2. State that the patient is adjusting to the medication, and this is normal.
3. Be seen by the doctor immediately because these are signs of lithium toxicity.
4. Encourage the parents to give the child Acetaminophen to see if the symptoms subside.
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1. Fever and chest congestion are indicators of lithium toxicity, and the patient should be seen immediately.
2. This is not normal and requires immediate intervention.
3. Fever and chest congestion are indicators of lithium toxicity, and the patient should be seen immediately.
4. Acetaminophen will not stop the lithium toxicity.
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