A 72-year-old patient is prescribed lithium.The nurse educates the patient on the importance of biannual evaluation of which of the following? (Select all that apply. )
A)Renal function
B)Serum glucose level
C)Liver function
D)Thyroid function
E)Red blood cell count

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Lithium can affect renal, liver and thyroid function, hence biannual evaluation of these functions is important. Serum glucose level and red blood cell count are not directly affected by lithium therapy.

A 72-Year-Old Patient Is Prescribed Lithium