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Bipolar Disorder
The nurse is preparing to administer lithium (Eskalith), an antimania medication, to a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The lithium level is 0.9 mEq/L. Which action should the nurse implement?
Explanation
ExplanationThe therapeutic serum level for Eskalith is 0.6–1.5 mEq/L; therefore, the nurse should administer the medication.
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