Understanding Lithium Toxicity and Essential Nursing Interventions Lithium, a mood-stabilizing medication commonly used to manage bipolar disorder, can be highly effective in stabilizing mood and preventing relapses. However, it also carries the risk of toxicity if not carefully monitored. The therapeutic medication serum level of lithium is 0.6 to 1.2 mEq/L. The cause of an increase lithium level includes decreased sodium intake, fluid and electrolyte loss associated with excessive sweating, de
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Lithium, Salt, & Water? 💊🧂💧 Here’s something important to know, so save it for later! ⭐Lithium carbonate (a medication used often for bipolar disorder) affects the way kidneys concentrate & dilute urine ❓What does this mean? It means changes in salt & water balance in the body, which can lead to ⬆️urination & thirst Educate your patients to: ⭐Consume a balanced amount of sodium in the diet (no sudden/drastic changes!) → This can lead to lithium toxicity or an increased concentration of the dr
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SOLVED: A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for lithium carbonate about reducing the risk for lithium toxicity. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?Consume a low-sodium diet.Reduce fluid intake.Avoid taking NSAIDS,Take the drug with food.following instructions should the nurse include?Consume a low-sodium dietReduce fluid intakeAvoid taking NSAIDsTake the drug with food
SOLVED: A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a pre…
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SOLVED:A patient is taking lithium. The nurse should be aware of the importance of which nursing intervention(s)? (Select all that apply.) a. Observe the patient for motor tremors. b. Monitor the patient for orthostatic hypotension. c. Draw lithium blood levels immediately after a dose. d. Advise the patient to drink 750  mL / d of fluid in hot weather. e. Advise the patient to avoid caffeinated foods and beverages. f. Teach the patient to take lithium with meals to decrease gastric irritation.
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