A client has been started on therapy with lithium carbonate (Lithobid). The nurse instructs the client to do which of the following?

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Lithium carbonate therapy requires adequate hydration to prevent toxicity, so maintaining a fluid intake of 2 to 3 liters per day is recommended. Limiting salt intake, limiting food intake, or stopping the medication if GI disturbances occur are not standard instructions for someone on lithium therapy.

A Client Has Been Started on Therapy with Lithium Carbonate