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Assessment of a client taking lithium reveals dry mouth, nausea, thirst, and mild hand tremor. Based on an analysis of these findings, which of the following should the nurse do next? | Continue the lithium and reassure the client that these temporary side effects will subside. |
Common side effects of lithium are | nausea, dry mouth, diarrhea, thirst, mild hand tremor, weight gain, bloating, insomnia, and light-headedness. Immediately notifying the physician about these common side effects is not necessary. |