Answer: (C) 1.6 to 1.8mEq/L
( The normal range of the lithium in blood is 0.6 and 1.2 milliequivalents per liter (mEq/L) wheras, if the range goes high that means there is lithium overdose or toxicity. Hence the patient feels blurred vision, confusion etc.)
1. The client taking lithium carbonate (Eskalith) is having a difficult time walking, is confused, agitated...
A client with heart disease is taking digoxin and complains of having no appetite and experiencing diarrhea and blurry vision. The nurse notes that the client's serum potassium level is 3.0 mEq/L (3.0 mmol/L). Based on analysis of the data, what might the nurse expect to note when reviewing the digoxin level results?
8. The client with bipolar disorder is taking lithium has a lithium level of 3.1 mEq/L. Which treatments would the nurse expect the health care provider to prescribe? Select all that apply. A. No treatment because this is within the therapeutic range B. Initiate IV therapy with isotonic sodium chloride C. Prepare the client for immediate hemodialysis D. Administer an antidote for lithium toxicity E. Monitor the client's status on telemetry
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