A client who was experiencing symptoms of early lithium toxicity has had the dosage of medication reduced. The nurse determines the dosage reduction was effective when the client demonstrates:
A)
a coarse hand tremor.
B)
a return of normal speech.
C)
a decrease in urine output.
D)
a decrease in blood pressure.
B
Explanation:
A)
Slurred speech is seen with early lithium toxicity. A coarse hand tremor is a sign of early lithium toxicity. Decreased urine output and hypotension are seen in severe lithium toxicity.
Analysis
Evaluation
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
B)
Slurred speech is seen with early lithium toxicity. A coarse hand tremor is a sign of early lithium toxicity. Decreased urine output and hypotension are seen in severe lithium toxicity.
Analysis
Evaluation
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
C)
Slurred speech is seen with early lithium toxicity. A coarse hand tremor is a sign of early lithium toxicity. Decreased urine output and hypotension are seen in severe lithium toxicity.
Analysis
Evaluation
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
D)
Slurred speech is seen with early lithium toxicity. A coarse hand tremor is a sign of early lithium toxicity. Decreased urine output and hypotension are seen in severe lithium toxicity.
Analysis
Evaluation
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
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