When educating the client being treated with lithium, which item in their diet should be monitored or avoided?
a. Fresh fruit
b. Whole milk
c. Hot dogs and ham
d. Fresh vegetables
C
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.
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