A nurse is instructing a client with bipolar disorder on proper use of lithium carbonate (Eskalith), the drug's adverse effects, and symptoms of lithium toxicity. Which client statement indicates that additional teaching is required?
a. "I can still eat my favorite salty foods."
b. "when my moods fluctuate, I'll increase my dose of lithium."
c. "a good blood level of the drug means the drug concentration has stabilized."
d. "eating too much watermelon will affect my lithium level."
Answer: b. "when my moods fluctuate, I'll increase my dose of lithium."
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