The nurse would evaluate that patient education regarding lithium therapy for an individual with bipolar disorder as effective if the patient states:
A) "I can stop my lithium when I feel better."
B) "I can continue with my diuretic and cardiac medications."
C) "I will probably need to take the lithium for the rest of my life."
D) "I will taper my lithium when a therapeutic serum level is achieved."
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