During the maintenance phase of treatment, a patient with bipolar disorder asks, "Do I have to keep taking lithium even though my mood is stable now?" Select the nurse's best response
a. "Do you feel you are ready to stop taking it?"
b. "Taking the medication daily helps prevent future relapses and recurrences.".
c. "Usually patients take medication for approximately 6 months after discharge.".
d. "It's unusual that the health care provider hasn't already stopped your medication.".
B
Bipolar patients are maintained on lithium indefinitely to prevent recurrences. Helping the patient understand this need will promote medication compliance . It is expected that the patient will take medication for a long time.
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