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A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a client who has bipolar disorder prior to the administration of lithium carbonate. The client's lithium level is 2.6 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Prepare the client for hemodialysis. A lithium level of 2.6 mEq/L indicates lithium toxicity. Hemodialysis is the most effective method to rapidly reduce lithium levels in severe toxicity cases. Other choices are incorrect because: B: Assisting the client to a left lateral position does not address the high lithium level. C: Implementing fluid restrictions may help prevent dehydration but won't rapidly lower lithium levels. D: Requesting a dosage increase would worsen the toxicity.

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