Patients Taking Lithium Should Be Instructed to Drink an Adequate

question 9

Multiple Choice

Patients taking lithium should be instructed to drink an adequate amount of fluids and take adequate amounts of sodium.Select the reason why this precaution is necessary.

• A) Hyponatremia promotes the retention of lithium, which can lead to toxic levels of lithium in the blood.
• B) Sodium ions and lithium compete against each other for renal elimination.
• C) Lithium is a salt and will lead to an increase in thirst and an increase in the frequency of urination.
• D) All of these are correct.