Which of the following laboratory studies is performed because the client is taking lithium?
1. Hemoglobin
2. CBC
3. Liver function
4. Thyroid function
4
Rationale: A thyroid goiter and hypothyroidism are side effects of lithium; therefore, thyroid function studies are performed periodically. Lithium is not metabolized in the liver and so does not require liver function studies. A CBC and hemoglobin are not needed because lithium does not frequently alter blood counts.
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