A nurse's neighbor says, "My sister has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder but will not take her medication. I have tried to help her for over 20 years, but it seems like everything I do fails. Do you have any suggestions?" Select the nurse's best response.
A) "NAMI offers a family education series that you might find helpful."
B) "Since your sister is noncompliant, perhaps it's time for her to be changed to injectable medication."
C) "You have done all you can. Now it's time to put yourself first and move on with your life."
D) "You cannot help her. Would it be better for you to discontinue your relationship?"
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