Multiple Choice
A client diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder,who has taken lithium carbonate (Lithane) for 1 year,presents in an emergency department with severe diarrhea,blurred vision,and tinnitus.The nurse should interpret these symptoms to be indicative of which of the following?
A) Consumption of foods high in tyramine
B) Lithium carbonate discontinuation syndrome
C) Development of lithium carbonate tolerance
D) Lithium carbonate toxicity
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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