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The nurse is reviewing the medication administration record (MAR) of a client with bipolar disorder who is receiving lithium carbonate. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse report to the physician immediately?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A lithium level of 2.0 mEq/L is toxic (therapeutic range: 0.6–1.2 mEq/L), requiring immediate reporting to prevent harm.

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