A client is prescribed lithium. The nurse suspects lithium toxicity based on which lithium drug level?
A) 0.8 mEq/L
B) 1.0 mEq/L
C) 1.3 mEq/L
D) 1.6 mEq/L
Ans: D
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Toxicity may occur when serum lithium levels are greater than 1.5 mEq/L.
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1. Ensure that the patients share a common sense of belonging with the group. 2. Ensure that the patients understand that they are not alone or unique in their suffering. 3. Ensure that the patients learn to cope by observing others. 4. Ensure that the patients understand that the therapy will be helpful for everyone in the group.