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A client with bipolar disorder taking lithium tells the nurse that he has ringing in...

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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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