A patient takes lithium daily. The nurse should monitor the patient for:
a. pharyngitis, mydriasis, and dystonia.
b. alopecia, purpura, and drowsiness.
c. diaphoresis, weakness, and nausea.
d. ascites, dyspnea, and edema.
C
The symptoms listed in the correct response are signs of lithium toxicity. All other problems mentioned are unrelated to lithium therapy.
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