NCLEX National Council Licensure Examination(NCLEX-RN) NCLEX-RN Question # 116 Topic 12 Discussion

NCLEX National Council Licensure Examination(NCLEX-RN) NCLEX-RN Question # 116 Topic 12 Discussion

NCLEX-RN Exam Topic 12 Question 116 Discussion:
Question #: 116
Topic #: 12

A client with bipolar disorder taking lithium tells the nurse that he has ringing in his ears, blurred vision, and diarrhea. The nurse notices a slight tremor in his left hand and a slurring pattern to his speech. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate?


A.

Administer a stat dose of lithium as necessary.


B.

Recognize this as an expected response to lithium.


C.

Request an order for a stat blood lithium level.


D.

Give an oral dose of lithium antidote.


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