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A nurse in a mental health facility is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is taking lithium carbonate. Which of the following findings places the client at risk for lithium toxicity?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Sodium 132 mEq/L. Low sodium levels can increase the risk of lithium toxicity as they can lead to decreased lithium excretion by the kidneys. This can result in an elevated lithium concentration in the blood, leading to toxicity. Aspartate aminotransferase (choice
A) is a liver enzyme and is not directly related to lithium toxicity. Calcium level (choice
C) and WBC count (choice
D) are not typically associated with lithium toxicity.

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