[Solved]: 37-year-old female client is transferred from the…

37-year-old female client is transferred from the psychiatric floor to the emergency department the client was hospitalized for a psychotic episode related to bipolar disorder the referring healthcare provider said the client received a prescription for an increased dose of lithium the client was taking lithium 300 mg three times per day and this increased lithium 450 mg three times per day two days into treatment the client started reporting extreme thirst no matter how much the client drink she still reported being thirsty and wanting more water the client’s urination increased dramatically when the client attempted to limit the client’s intake the client became confused and irritable physical assessment reveals weak peripheral pulses poor skin trigger dry mucous membranes fatigue and increased decline