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nenivikky · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Serum lithium level is important to monitor because it has a narrow therapeutic range. What is the reference (therapeutic) range?

a. 0.5 to 1 mEq/L
b. 0.5 to 1.5 mEq/L
c. 1.5 to 3 mEq/L
d. 2 to 2.5 mEq/L

Question 2

A client is receiving lithium (Eskalith). Which serum electrolyte level is of greatest concern to the nurse?

a. Calcium level of 4.5 mEq/L
b. Potassium level of 3 mEq/L
c. Sodium level of 130 mEq/L
d. Potassium level of 5.7 mEq/L

Ddddd · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The normal maintenance serum level for lithium is 0.5 to 1.5 mEq/L.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Hyponatremia can occur with diuresis, and sodium loss that may occur with lithium therapy.