A client has just begun therapy with lithium (Eskalith). The nurse notices the serum level of lithium for this client is 1.3 m/Eq/L. What is the normal range of lithium?
1. 1.5–3.0 m/Eq/L.
2. 0.6–1.5 m/Eq/L.
3. 3.0–4.5 m/Eq/L.
4. 0.1–0.6 m/Eq/L.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale 1: The normal range for serum lithium is 0.6–1.5 m/Eq/L.
Rationale 2: The normal range for serum lithium is 0.6–1.5 m/Eq/L.
Rationale 3: The normal range for serum lithium is 0.6–1.5 m/Eq/L.
Rationale 4: The normal range for serum lithium is 0.6–1.5 m/Eq/L.
Global Rationale: The normal range for serum lithium is 0.6—1.5 m/Eq/L. All the other ranges are incorrect.
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