Select the accurate information about the pharmacokinetics of lithium
a. Wide therapeutic index
b. Excreted by the kidneys
c. Poorly absorbed in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract
d. Provides immediate relief of symptoms
B
Lithium is excreted via the kidneys. The other options are incorrect. The nursing implication is that individuals with renal damage should not be given lithium or should be monitored closely if lithium must be administered.
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