Lithium has been demonstrated to be effective in the treatment of disorders.However,clients frequently refuse to take this drug because it .

A) bipolar;reduces their positive feelings
B) depressive;increases their appetite for food
C) bipolar;decreases their sexual motivation
D) depressive;decreases the length of depressive episodes but makes them more severe

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Lithium has been demonstrated to be effective in the treatment of ________ disorders.However,clients frequently refuse to take this drug because it ________.

A) bipolar;reduces their positive feelings
B) depressive;increases their appetite for food
C) bipolar;decreases their sexual motivation
D) depressive;decreases the length of depressive episodes but makes them more severe

Lorraine Maluping · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Lithium is widely recognized for its effectiveness in treating bipolar disorders, not depressive disorders. One of the reasons clients may refuse to take lithium is because it can dampen their positive feelings, which are often experienced during manic episodes in bipolar disorder.

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