Teaching for a patient who is to be discharged on a maintenance dose of lithium should emphasize the importance of:
A) keeping appointments for serum lithium level testing.
B) engaging in daily cardiotonic exercise.
C) reporting anticholinergic side effects.
D) maintaining a tyramine-free diet.
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