Multiple Choice
Which statement by the client indicates successful teaching about taking lithium carbonate (Lithobid) for the treatment of bipolar disorder?
A) "I should decrease my intake of sodium."
B) "Drinking ten large glasses of water a day is good for me."
C) "Weight gain is a common, but troubling, side effect."
D) "Diarrhea should be expected while using this drug."
Correct Answer:
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