Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is preparing to administer morning medication to a client who has been taking lithium for 2 weeks and has a current lithium level of 1.0 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
A lithium level of 1.0 mEq/L is within the therapeutic range (0.6-1.2 mEq/L), indicating itÔÇÖs safe to administer the morning dose without concerns of toxicity or refusal.