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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👨🏻‍⚕️Nursing Quiz👩🏻‍⚕️ Which of the following symptoms is classified as a mild lithium toxicity: a. Tinnitus and blurred vision b. Apathy and Lethargy c. Confusion and ataxia d. Muscle fasciculations and oliguria #fyp #flonursenightingale #nursing #nursingschool #nursingstudent #studentnurse #rn #bsn #srn #nclex #nursing #reels #foryourpage #futurenurse #nursetobe #nurse #nursingquiz #quiztime Answer: b. Apathy and Lethargy Mild toxicity has a lithium serum level of 1.5 mEq/L. Symptoms inclu
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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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