When educating a client being treated with lithium,which item(s)in his or her diet should be monitored or avoided?

Name: When educating a client being treated with lithium,which item(s)in his or her diet should be monitored or avoided?
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Lithium and sodium compete for elimination from the body through the kidneys.An increase or decrease in salt affects proper elimination of lithium from the body.Processed foods like hot dogs and ham contain larger amounts of sodium.

When Educating a Client Being Treated with Lithium,which Item(s)in His