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ATI RN Custom NURS 120 Psychiatric Nursing FA23 Exam 2 Questions
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A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client and notes a serum lithium level of 1.6 mEq/L. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect the client to report?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: GI discomfort and poor coordination. A serum lithium level of 1.6 mEq/L indicates lithium toxicity. The gastrointestinal (GI) system is commonly affected by lithium toxicity, causing symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Poor coordination can occur due to the neurologic effects of lithium toxicity. Lip smacking and tongue thrusting (
B) are associated with tardive dyskinesia, not lithium toxicity. Blurred vision and jerking motor movements (
C) are not typical manifestations of lithium toxicity. Fever and fluctuating blood pressure (
D) are not commonly seen with lithium toxicity.
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