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The patient tells the PMHNP that she has been on lithium “for years” to manage bipolar disorder. Now that she Is pregnant, she wants to know if she can continue taking iL. The PMHNP correctly replies: • A – Lithium is an effective treatment In pregnancy and postpartum for the prevention of relapse In bipolar disorder. However, It has been associated with risks for both the mother and the unborn child. B – Under no circumstances should you consider taking lithium during pregnancy or lactation; It Is dangerous for the mother and the baby. C – Lithium is contraindicated during pregnancy because it may cause neural tube defects and is connected to low intelligence in the newborn. D – Lithium Is an effective treatment In pregnancy, however, doses may need to be decreased as the pregnancy advances and metabolism Increases,
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