A patient with bipolar disorder, who is being treated on an outpatient basis, takes lithium carbonate 300 mg three times daily. The patient complains of nausea. To reduce the nausea, the nurse can suggest that the lithium be taken with:
a. meals
b. an antacid
c. an antiemetic medication
d. a large glass of juice
ANS: A
Some patients find that taking lithium with meals diminishes nausea. The incorrect options are less helpful.
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