A client who has bipolar disorder is to be discharged home with a prescription forlithium. Which of the following statements indicates that client teaching regarding the medication has been effective?
A. I should eat a regular diet with normal amounts of salt and fluids.
B. I should discontinue the lithium when I begin tofeel better.
C. I need to be careful to avoid becoming addicted to the lithium.
D. I can skip a dose of medication if mystomach is upset.
