NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Mental Health Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory report with the client's lithium level taken that morning prior to administering the 5 p.m. dose of lithium. The lithium level is 1.8 mEq/L. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A lithium level of 1.8 mEq/L is above the therapeutic range (0.6–1.2 mEq/L), indicating potential toxicity, so the dose should be held and the physician notified.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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