ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam - Nurselytic

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A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has bipolar disorder and a new prescription for lithium. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Drink 2-3 liters of water daily. Lithium is a mood stabilizer that can cause dehydration. Drinking an adequate amount of water helps prevent lithium toxicity and maintain proper kidney function.
Choice A is incorrect because lithium should be taken with food to reduce gastrointestinal side effects.
Choice B is incorrect because limiting sodium intake is not directly related to lithium therapy.
Choice D is incorrect as increasing caffeine intake can lead to dehydration and worsen lithium side effects.

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