Over the course of a few hours, a client receiving lithium carbonate reports being nauseous, then drowsy and "achy." what action should the nurse take when considering the client's next scheduled dose of lithium?
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Assess the client's symptoms: The client is experiencing nausea, drowsiness, and aches, which could be potential side effects of lithium carbonate. Show more…
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