The Client Asks the Nurse Why She Needs to Continue

question 7

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

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