A male client with bipolar disorder who began taking lithium carbonate five days ago is

complaining of excessive thirst, and the RN finds him attempting to drink water from the

bathroom sink faucet. Which intervention should the RN implement?

A. Report the client's serum lithium level to the HCP.

B. Encourage the client to suck on hard candy to relieve the symptoms.

C. No action is needed since polydipsia is a common side effect.

D. Tell the client that drinking from the faucet is not all...
ATI LEADERSHIP PROCTORED EXAM WITH NGN 2023 VERSION 70 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS AND RATIONALE/A+ GRADE