Delayed onset of lithiums therapeutic effects

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Why might educating patients about the delayed onset of lithium's therapeutic effects be crucial for those with bipolar disorder? To manage patients' expectations and reduce frustration

• To encourage them to discontinue lithium inthere is no immediate improvement

• To ensure rapid relief from acute manic symptoms

• To improve the efficacy of the treatment

• To decrease compliance

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