Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has bipolar disorder and has a new prescription for lithium. To address possible adverse effects, the nurse should include that which of the following laboratory values will be monitored while the client is taking this medication?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Lithium affects sodium balance and renal function; monitoring sodium levels prevents hyponatremia, a key adverse effect, unlike liver enzymes, uric acid, or ESR.