ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 240 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory findings and notes that a client's lithium level is 2.6 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Prepare the client for hemodialysis. A lithium level of 2.6 mEq/L indicates lithium toxicity, which can lead to serious complications including renal failure. Hemodialysis is the treatment of choice to rapidly remove excess lithium from the bloodstream and prevent further harm. Restricting fluid intake (choice
A) may exacerbate dehydration, administering a loop diuretic (choice
B) can worsen lithium toxicity, and giving an additional dose of lithium (choice
C) would further increase the level and toxicity.
Therefore, preparing the client for hemodialysis is the most appropriate action to address the elevated lithium level.
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