A patient has been admitted and the nurse suspect lithium toxicity. What symptoms should be suspected with a patient who has to

A nurse is caring for a patient with mania. She knows this person would experience issues with disorganized thoughts and speech patterns. Select the evident ways in which disorganized speech might be manifested. (Select all that apply).

A patient has been admitted and the nurse suspect lithium toxicity. What symptoms should be suspected with a patient who has to

A nurse knows that lithium should be measured at least how many days after beginning lithium therapy and after any dosage change when?

The nurse understands that the client alternating between hypomania and mild to moderate depression is experiencing which disorder?

A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder is in the maintenance phase of treatment. The patient asks, "Do I have to keep taking this lithium even though my mood is stable now?" Select the nurse's appropriate response.

The nurse is creating a plan of care for a client with mania and determines that the client is experiencing disturbed thoughts. Which activity related to disturbed thoughts should the nurse provide for the client initially?

A 28-year-old patient who has diagnosis of bipolar disorder I, drinks alcohol instead of taking her prescribed medications. The nursing caring for this patient recognizes that:

A nurse is teaching a new RN about the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for the treatment of bipolar disorder. Which of the following statements by the new RN indicates understanding?

A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder becomes hyperactive after discontinuing lithium. The patient threatens to hit another patient. Which comment by the nurse is appropriate?

Four new patients were admitted to the behavioral health unit in the past 12 hours. The nurse directs a psychiatric technician to monitor these patients for safety. Which patient will need the most watchful supervision? A patient diagnosed with