The Client Asks the Nurse Why She Needs to Continue

question 142

Multiple Choice

The client asks the nurse why she needs to continue using table salt, because her prescribed lithium (Carbolith) is a salt. What is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "You must continue to use salt to avoid lithium (Carbolith) toxicity. If you use sea salt, you don't need as much."
• B) "You must use table salt or your kidneys will retain lithium (Carbolith), and you will become toxic."
• C) "Salt is very important to avoid lithium (Carbolith) toxicity, but not as important as drinking 1 to 1.5 L of water per day."
• D) "The amount is not important; just increase your table salt if you notice signs of lithium (Carbolith) toxicity."

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Definitions:

Oceanic Lithosphere

The rigid outer layer of the Earth under the ocean basins, composed of the crust and upper mantle that is specifically associated with oceanic regions.

Ridge Push

A tectonic process driven by gravitational forces that cause the spreading of the seafloor away from oceanic ridges.

Asthenosphere

A region of the Earth's mantle lying below the lithosphere, characterized by relatively low viscosity and mechanical weakness.

Lithosphere

The hard external layer of Earth, made up of the crust and the top section of the mantle.