A client receiving lithium has a serum lithium level of 0.8 mEq/L. The nurse should:
a. plan to administer the next dose.
b. notify the health care provider immediately.
c. monitor the client for hypotension.
d. Monitor the client for hyperreflexia.
ANS: A
Feedback
A Correct: This is a therapeutic lithium level, so the nurse should plan to administer the next dose.
B Incorrect: This is not an appropriate response by the nurse.
C Incorrect: This action would be appropriate if the lithium level was > 3 mEq/L.
D Incorrect: This action would be appropriate if the lithium level was 2-3 mEq/L.
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