A patient has been taking lithium for 5 days. The nurse notes his gait is a little unsteady with a walker, and he complains of thirst and insomnia. Which finding is most important for the nurse to report?
a. Manic behavior
b. Unsteady gait
c. Thirst
d. Insomnia
B
While all findings should be reported, uncoordinated movement is a sign of lithium toxicity and the priority finding. The patient is likely taking lithium to treat manic behavior. Thirst and in-somnia are expected side effects of lithium and not indicative of toxicity.
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