The nurse is reviewing Laurie’s laboratory results. The serum medication levels are: Valproic acid: 140 mEq/L (reference range: 50–125 mEq/L) Lithium level: 0.4 mEq/L (reference range: 0.6–1.2 mEq/L) Based on these results, what does the nurse anticipate Laurie will say about how she is feeling? “I have had some twitching and muscle spasms.” “I have been feeling great with no problems.” “I have been really tired, and it is difficult to stay awake.” “I have been non-stop vomiting, and I have diarrhea.”
[Answered]: The nurse is reviewing Laurie’s laboratory results
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