The Spouse of a Patient Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Tells

The spouse of a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder tells the nurse, "Every time my partner recovers from a manic episode, depression follows soon.It's very discouraging." The nurse's reply should include what information?

A) As the partner ages, rapid cycling will decrease.
B) Combining lithium with haloperidol (Haldol) might prevent rapid cycling.
C) Depression associated with bipolar disorder is usually time-limited, so treatment is not indicated.
D) Recent addition of olanzapine to this patient's drug regime can be helpful as a mood stabilizer.