RN Exam Practice
Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 578 of 2368

Which instruction about diet should the nurse give a client who takes lithium?

  1. Cut back on salt to avoid fluid retention
  2. Increase salt intake only on days with sweating
  3. Maintain a consistent salt intake
  4. Avoid all foods that contain sodium
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Correct answer: Maintain a consistent salt intake

Low sodium levels can predispose the client to lithium toxicity, so salt intake should be consistent.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Central Nervous System: Lithium. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026