A patient has mild lithium toxicity with a serum level of 1.6 mEq/L. Which assessment findings are most likely?
a. Coarse hand tremor, coordination problems, and dizziness
b. Elevated white blood cell count, temperature, and blood pressure
c. Orthostatic hypotension, fainting, and nystagmus
d. Restlessness, shuffling gait, and tics
A
The symptoms of mild toxicity are often related to central nervous system disturbance. Difficulty concentrating might also be noted. Mild GI disturbances are also seen. The other options are not symptoms of early lithium toxicity.
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