During the Maintenance Phase of Treatment,a Patient with Bipolar Disorder

During the maintenance phase of treatment,a patient with bipolar disorder asks,"Do I have to keep taking lithium even though my mood is stable now?" Select the nurse's best response.

A) "Do you feel you are ready to stop taking it?"
B) "Taking the medication daily helps prevent future relapses and recurrences."
C) "Usually patients take medication for approximately 6 months after discharge."
D) "It's unusual that the health care provider hasn't already stopped your medication."