A Patient with Bipolar Disorder Is in the Maintenance Phase

A patient with bipolar disorder is in the maintenance phase of treatment.The patient asks,"Do I have to keep taking this lithium even though my mood is stable now?" Select the nurse's most appropriate response.

A) "You will be able to stop the medication in approximately 1 month."
B) "Taking the medication every day helps prevent relapses and recurrences."
C) "Usually patients take this medication for approximately 6 months after discharge."
D) "It's unusual that the health care provider hasn't already stopped your medication."

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