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A female client has been recently diagnosed as bipolar. She has taken lithium for the past several weeks to control mania. What must be included in client education regarding lithium toxicity?
Options
- AMaintain a normal diet; however, limit salt intake to no more than 3 g/day.
- BTake lithium between meals to increase absorption.
- CWithhold lithium if experiencing diarrhea, vomiting, or diaphoresis.
- DFor pain or fever, avoid aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol). Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
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