Problem:
Children with Bipolar Disorder often have continuous mixed symptoms rather than a distinct depressive episode or manic episode. When there is severe family dysfunction LITHIUM may not be the drug of choice. What would be the highest specific risk to consider in prescribing lithium? Group of answer choices The responsibilities regarding frequent blood levels, sodium and fluid requirements, and dangers of toxicity The danger that the family does not like medications The danger of alcohol and other drugs being given to the child along with Lithium The child's lack of interest in self-care.