A prаcticаl nurse is cаring fоr a elderly client (88) admitted tо the mental health unit with bipоlar disorder. The client is having a hard time with medication management.The client has been taking Lithium for the past 6 months. During morning assessment, the client reports: a)nausea and vomiting for 2 days b) diarrhea c) increasing thirst d) muscle weaknessThe nurse also notes: e)coarse hand tremors f) slurred speech g) unsteady gait h) confusionVital Signs: i) BP 92/58mmHg, j) HR: 112/min, k)RR: 20/min, l)Temp: 99FLaboratory Results: ABNORMAL -Sodium: 128mEq/L - Lithium : 1.9mEq/L -Creatinine: 1.8mg/dl1) Which assessment finding is the priority?a) mild fever & muscle weakness b) course hand tremors &confusion c) increased thirst and slurred speech d) muscle weakness and unsteady gait 2) Which diagnosis is the client most likely exhibiting? a) flu b) seasonal allergies c) lithium toxicity d) CVA 3) which lab is mosst likely contributed to the condition? a) creatinine b) sodium level c) mild fever d) lithium level
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