[Solved]: A client who has begun taking lithium carbonate has…

A client who has begun taking lithium carbonate has nausea, dry mouth, and thirst. What should the nurse tell the client? ‘We need to check the level of lithium in your blood.’ ‘These common side effects of lithium will go away after 6 weeks.’ ‘I will hold off on giving you your lithium until you feel better.’ ‘Your symptoms really are no cause for concern.’