Multiple Choice
A patient has mild lithium toxicity with a serum level of 1.6 mEq/L. Which assessment findings are most likely?
A) Coarse hand tremor, coordination problems, and dizziness
B) Elevated white blood cell count, temperature, and blood pressure
C) Orthostatic hypotension, fainting, and nystagmus
D) Restlessness, shuffling gait, and tics
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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