A Woman with Bipolar Disorder Is Taking Lithium

Multiple Choice

A woman with bipolar disorder is taking lithium. She continues to take lithium until she realizes she is pregnant, which is 6 weeks into the pregnancy. Which potential adverse effect might the nurse tell the client about when she asks about lithium and pregnancy?

A) Craniofacial defects
B) Neural tube defects
C) Heart defects
D) Gastrointestinal defects