Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
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
C
Rationale
Lithium can elevate uric acid, risking gout, requiring monitoring. Sodium (A) affects lithium levels but isnÔÇÖt primary, liver (B) isnÔÇÖt key, and ESR (D) is unrelated.