A nurse is caring for a patient who is taking lithium for mania. The nurse's assessment includes a notation of a lithium serum level of 2.4 mEq/L. The nurse anticipates seeing what?
A) Fine tremors of both hands
B) Slurred speech
C) Clonic movements
D) Nausea and vomiting
C
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Serum levels of 2 to 2.5 mEq/L may produce ataxia, clonic movements, possible seizures, and hypotension. Fine hand tremors, slurred speech, and nausea and vomiting are indicative of lithium levels less than 1.5 mEq/L.
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