2024 PN NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
A nurse is reviewing a patient's current Lithium levels. Which of the following values is outside the therapeutic range?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lithium levels typically have a therapeutic range of 0.6 to 1.2 mEq/L.
Option A (1.0 mEq/L) is within the therapeutic range, indicating effective treatment without toxicity.
Option B (1.1 mEq/L) is also within the range, suggesting safe and effective lithium management.
Option C (1.2 mEq/L) is at the upper limit of the therapeutic range, still considered safe for most patients.
Option D (1.3 mEq/L) exceeds the therapeutic range, raising the risk for lithium toxicity, which can lead to serious side effects. Thus, this value is concerning and requires further evaluation.