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NCLEX-PN

Category - Pharmacological Therapies

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A male client is ordered to begin lithium therapy. The nurse reinforces which instruction during lithium therapy?

Importance of checking serum lithium every 6 months
Alcohol can be consumed when using lithium in moderate amounts
The therapeutic effects are usually seen or felt 1 to 3 weeks after the start of the therapy
Restrict salt-intake

Explanation

Answer: C - The nurse should inform the client that therapeutic effects usually occur 1 to 3 weeks after the therapy is started. Serum lithium is checked every 1 to 2 months. The client must avoid alcohol and maintain his salt intake.

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