A Health Teaching Plan for a Patient Taking Lithium Should

question 3

Multiple Choice

A health teaching plan for a patient taking lithium should include instructions to:

• A)Maintain normal salt and fluids in the diet.
• B)Drink twice the usual daily amount of fluids.
• C)Double the lithium dose if diarrhea or vomiting occurs.
• D)Avoid eating aged cheese,processed meats,and red wine.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

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