When teaching a client taking lithium about dietary intake of fluids, the nurse should instruct the client to limit intake of:
a. fruit juices. c. sugar-containing beverages.
b. caffeinated beverages. d. artificially sweetened beverages.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: These do not need to be limited.
B Correct: This client should limit intake of caffeinated beverages and alcoholic beverages.
C Incorrect: These do not need to be limited.
D Incorrect: These do not need to be limited.
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