An older patient taking lithium carbonate (Eskalith) for 2 months has all of the following conditions. Which symptom does the nurse report to the prescriber as a possible side effect that may require a change of drug or drug dosage?
a. Dry mouth
b. Increased belching after meals
c. Weight loss of 6 lb in 1 week
d. International normalized ratio (INR) of 1.1
C
Lithium can cause a type of diabetes insipidus in which the patient has an excessive urine output that can lead to dehydration. A 6-lb weight loss is significant and should be reported to the pre-scriber. The patient may be at risk for dehydration.
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