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?
The client is exhibiting symptoms of lithium toxicity, which include ringing in the ears, blurred vision, diarrhea, tremor, and slurred speech. The nurse should immediately request an order for a stat blood lithium level to confirm lithium toxicity. Administering an additional dose of lithium, considering it an expected response, or giving an antidote would be inappropriate and potentially harmful actions.
c. AWS
Answer - B
Answer D