The nurse would evaluate that client education regarding lithium therapy for an individual with bipolar disorder is effective if the client states:
1. "I can stop my lithium when I feel better."
2. "I will probably need to take the lithium for the rest of my life."
3. "I will taper my lithium when a therapeutic serum level is achieved."
4. "I can continue with my diuretic and cardiac medications."
ANS: 2
Most clients with bipolar disorder require long-term maintenance on lithium or other antimanic medication. 1. Clients should never stop medication without consulting the physician. 3. Once a therapeutic level is achieved, the client will continue on maintenance doses of lithium. 4. Diuret-ics are contraindicated for the client on lithium.
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