A 72-year-old 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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Renal,liver,and thyroid studies should be evaluated every 6 months because of the drug's potential toxicity.Glucose and red blood cell count are not affected.

A 72-Year-Old Is Prescribed Lithium