A patient has been diagnosed with lithium toxicity. Which electrolyte imbalance does the healthcare professional correlate with this condition?

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Lithium toxicity can be a result of hyponatremia. Lithium is normally removed from the kidneys; however, when the body is sodium depleted, the kidneys reabsorb sodium along with lithium. Lithium toxicity does not result from hypernatremia or potassium imbalances.

A Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Lithium Toxicity