The nurse is providing medication teaching to a patient receiving lithium for management of bipolar disorder. The nurse instructs the patient to take in similar levels of which nutrient each day?

Sodium. Lithium and sodium each alter the regulation of the other. Therefore, while stabilizing lithium levels, a similar sodium intake must be maintained each day. Calcium, potassium and vitamin D are not as relevant to the patient’s given condition.

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