A patient who takes lithium for manic episodes has been walking daily. Now that the weather is very hot, it is important to instruct the patient that:
1. she should stay in the shade when she walks.
2. she should stop walking.
3. she will need to maintain her hydration to avoid lithium toxicity.
4. she can continue with her exercise program, because lithium toxicity is very rare.
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Lithium toxicity can occur if patients become dehydrated. It is important to teach patients the signs and symptoms of lithium toxicity and how to avoid becoming toxic.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
REF: 1258, Drug Therapy table OBJ: 7
TOP: Medications for Manic Episodes KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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