The Spouse of a Patient Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Tells

The spouse of a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder tells the nurse, "Every time my partner recovers from a manic episode, depression follows soon. It's very discouraging." The nurse's reply should include what information?

A) As the partner ages, rapid cycling will decrease.
B) Combining lithium with haloperidol ( Haldol ) might prevent rapid cycling.
C) Depression associated with bipolar disorder is usually time-limited, so treatment is not indicated.
D) Recent addition of olanzapine ( Zyprexa ) to this patient's drug regime can be helpful as a mood stabilizer.

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