Based on current research, how should the nurse advise a client with bipolar disorder?
1. "Avoid illegal stimulants."
2. "Reduce your sun exposure."
3. "Increase your exercise time."
4. "Avoid secondhand exposure to tobacco smoke."
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Rationale 1: Stimulants may trigger some of the manic response and should be avoided.
Rationale 2: There is no evidence that sun exposure is specifically related to bipolar disorder.
Rationale 3: There is no evidence that lack of exercise is specifically related to bipolar disorder.
Rationale 4: There is no indication that tobacco smoke is specifically related to bipolar disorder.
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