The Spouse of a Patient with Bipolar Disorder (BPD) Tells

The spouse of a patient with bipolar disorder (BPD) tells the nurse that the patient will not stay on the lithium ordered by the provider longer than 1 or 2 months at a time. The nurse understands that adherence to medication regimens in patients with BPD is problematic and will tell the spouse that:

A) "During manic episodes, many patients don't see the benefit of prophylactic medications."
B) "Increased gastrointestinal side effects occur over time and reduce compliance."
C) "Long-term use of lithium causes memory impairment, causing patients to forget to take their medications."
D) "Patients who are depressed do not want to take their medications."