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A male client arrives at the mental health clinic and asks the nurse for more lithium and the antidepressant amitriptyline that he uses to help him sleep. After reviewing the assessment findings with the healthcare provider, a serum creatinine is obtained. Which information supports the reason for this laboratory test?

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Rationale: Lithium is excreted by the kidneys, and monitoring creatinine levels assesses renal function, guiding dosage to prevent toxicity.

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