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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for lithium to treat bipolar disorder. The nurse should instruct the client to ensure an adequate intake of which of the following dietary elements?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Sodium. Lithium competes with sodium for reabsorption in the kidneys, leading to decreased sodium levels.
Therefore, it is crucial for the client to maintain an adequate sodium intake to prevent lithium toxicity. Potassium (choice
A) is not directly affected by lithium. Vitamin C (choice
C) and Vitamin K (choice
D) do not have specific interactions with lithium. Sodium is the essential element to focus on in this scenario.

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