Patients taking lithium should be instructed to drink an adequate amount of fluids and take adequate amounts of sodium.Select the reason why this precaution is necessary.
A) Hyponatremia promotes the retention of lithium, which can lead to toxic levels of lithium in the blood.
B) Sodium ions and lithium compete against each other for renal elimination.
C) Lithium is a salt and will lead to an increase in thirst and an increase in the frequency of urination.
D) All of these are correct.
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