Mr. Chang, 29 years old, has recently been discharged from a psychiatric hospital after his first episode of manic behaviour. What information should the community psychiatric and mental health nurse include when teaching Mr. Chang about his lithium carbonate (Lithane)? A. He should test his lithium levels daily at home (0.8-1.4)
B. Avoid overexertion and dehydration as it influences electrolytes
C. Limit his alcohol use and refrain from drug use, or non-prescription meds
D. Take the lithium on an empty stomach and in divided doses to aid absorption