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A client began taking lithium for the treatment of bipolar disorder approximately 1 month ago. The client asks if it is normal to have gained 12 pounds in this time frame. Which is the appropriate nursing reply?

A. That's strange. Weight loss is the typical pattern.
B. What have you been eating? Weight gain is not usually associated with lithium.
C. Weight gain is a common but troubling side effect.
D. Weight gain occurs only during the first month of treatment with this drug.

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