An outpatient diagnosed with bipolar disorder takes lithium carbonate 300 mg three times daily. The patient reports nausea. To reduce the nausea most effectively, the nurse suggests that the lithium be taken with

An outpatient diagnosed with bipolar disorder takes lithium carbonate 300 mg three times daily. The patient reports nausea. To reduce the nausea most effectively, the nurse suggests that the lithium be taken with

A person was online continuously for over 24 hours, posting rhymes on official government websites and inviting politicians to join social networks. The person has not slept or eaten for 3 days. What features of mania are evident?

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

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

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 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 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 prepares the plan of care for a patient experiencing an acute manic episode. Which nursing diagnoses are most likely? (Select all that apply).

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

When a hyperactive patient diagnosed with acute mania is hospitalized, what is the initial nursing intervention?