A Client Who Has Been Diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder

A client who has been diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder states,"God has taught me how to decode the Bible." The nurse should anticipate which combination of medications would be ordered to address this client's symptoms?

A) Lithium carbonate (Lithobid) and risperidone (Risperdal)
B) Lithium carbonate (Lithobid) and carbamazepine (Tegretol)
C) Valproic acid (Depakote) and sertraline (Zoloft)
D) Valproic acid (Depakote) and lamotrigine (Lamictal)

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