A client with bipolar disorder in the manic phase is started on lithium (Eskalith) .The client's current lithium level is 0.4 mEq/L.What will the nurse expect to assess in this client?
A) A return to baseline behavior: calm and rational
B) Signs and symptoms of depression
C) Hyperactivity and pressured speech
D) A decrease in manic behavior
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