A Nurse Is Working with a Patient Who Is Taking

A nurse is working with a patient who is taking lithium for bipolar disorder. In addition to performing regular monitoring of lithium levels, what should the nurse tell the patient to educate them about using lithium.

A) "Avoid grapefruit juice."
B) "Never take the medication with food or milk."
C) "Lithium may interfere with your birth control medications."
D) "It is important to drink plenty of water and avoid overheating."