After two weeks of receiving lithium therapy, a patient in the psychiatric unit becomes depressed. Which of the following evaluations of the patient’s behavior by the nurse would be MOST accurate?
A)The treatment plan is not effective; the patient requires an antidepressant
B)The treatment plan is not effective; the patient requires a larger dose of lithium.
C)This is a normal response to lithium therapy; the patient should continue with the current treatment plan.
D)This is a normal response to lithium therapy; the patient should be monitored for suicidal behavior.
