ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health Asn Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been hospitalized for treatment of bipolar disorder and will be discharged with a prescription for lithium. The nurse's discharge teaching should include information cautioning against which of the following factors that may cause lithium toxicity?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Experiencing diarrhea. Diarrhea can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances, which can increase lithium levels in the blood and cause toxicity. This is because lithium is primarily excreted by the kidneys, and dehydration can impair its elimination. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because moderate exercise, increasing sodium intake, and drinking green tea are not known to directly cause lithium toxicity. In fact, maintaining adequate hydration and a balanced diet with normal sodium intake can help prevent lithium toxicity.
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