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A home health nurse has a patient who is taking lithium. What should be included in the teaching plan?

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Correct Answer:

Have her drug blood level checked every month.

Rationale:

🧪Lithium has a narrow therapeutic range, requiring regular monitoring to avoid toxicity.

🧬The blood level of lithium must be checked at least monthly to ensure it stays within safe limits (typically 0.6–1.2 mEq/L).

⚠️Toxicity can occur quickly, especially in the presence of dehydration, renal impairment, or drug interactions.

👩‍⚕️Regular monitoring supports early detection of side effects such as tremors, nausea, and confusion.

📌core message

Patients on lithium therapy must undergo routine blood level monitoring to maintain safe and effective drug levels.

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