Practice Question
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for lithium. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Increase fluid intake.
Rationale:
💧 Lithium is eliminated through the kidneys, and its levels are directly affected by the body's hydration status.
💧 Insufficient fluid intake can lead to increased lithium reabsorption, placing the client at risk for toxicity.
💧 Signs of lithium toxicity include tremors, confusion, nausea, and in severe cases, seizures or coma.
💧 Clients should maintain a daily fluid intake of 2–3 L, especially during illness, heat, or activity.
💧 Nurses must emphasize hydration as a core safety measure with lithium therapy.
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 4