RN HESI Mental Health with NGN

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The healthcare provider prescribes lithium carbonate for a client diagnosed with bipolar, manic depression. It is most important for the nurse to review which laboratory finding prior to beginning the drug therapy?

A. Alkaline phosphatase. B. Blood glucose. C. White blood count. D. Serum creatinine.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Serum creatinine is critical to review before starting lithium, as it is excreted by the kidneys, and impaired renal function can lead to toxicity.

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