Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Practice Question
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of bipolar disorder who is prescribed lithium. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lithium can cause hyponatremia, and monitoring serum sodium ensures safe levels (therapeutic lithium range: 0.6 - 1.2 mEq/L). Glucose (B), calcium (C), and hemoglobin (D) are not directly affected by lithium therapy.
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