The patient has bipolar disorder and is in a manic phase. The physician prescribes lithium (Eskalith) . The patient's current lithium level is 0.4) What will the nurse expect to assess in this patient?
A) A return to baseline behavior, calm and rational
B) Hyperactivity and pressured speech
C) Signs and symptoms of depression
D) A decrease in manic behavior
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