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

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Report swelling of the feet to your provider. This is important because lithium can cause fluid retention, leading to swelling in the extremities, which may indicate a potential risk for lithium toxicity. Reporting this symptom promptly can prevent serious complications.
Choice A is incorrect as lithium should be taken with food to reduce gastrointestinal side effects.
Choice B is irrelevant to lithium therapy.
Choice C is more applicable to MAOIs, not lithium.

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