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One week ago, a 21-year-old client with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder was started on lithium 300 mg po qid. A lithium level is ordered. The client’s level is 1.3 mEq/L. The nurse recognizes that this level is considered to be:
A. Within therapeutic range
B. Below therapeutic range
C. Above therapeutic range
D. At a level of toxic poisoning
Correct Answer: A
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
(A) This answer is correct. The therapeutic range is 1.01.5 mEq/L in the acute phase. Maintenance control levels are 0.61.2 mEq/L. (B, C) This answer is incorrect. A level of 1.3 mEq/L is within therapeutic range. (D) This answer is incorrect. Toxic poisoning is usually at the 2.0 level or higher.
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