Exam 26: Bipolar and Related Disorders

A client has been taking lithium for several years with good symptom control.The client presents in the emergency department with blurred vision,tinnitus,and severe diarrhea.The nurse should correlate these symptoms with which lithium level?

A nursing instructor is teaching about the prevalence of bipolar disorder.Which student statement indicates that learning has occurred?

A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder,who has taken lithium carbonate (Lithane)for 1 year,presents in an emergency department with severe diarrhea,blurred vision,and tinnitus.How should the nurse interpret these symptoms?

An adult client diagnosed with bipolar I disorder is prescribed lamotrigine (Lamictal),400 mg three times a day,for mood stabilization.Which is a true statement about this medication order?

A client's spouse asks,"What evidence supports the possibility of genetic transmission of bipolar disorder?" Which is the best nursing reply?

A client began taking lithium for the treatment of bipolar disorder approximately 1 month ago.The client asks if it is normal to have gained 12 pounds in this time frame.Which is the appropriate nursing reply?

A nurse is planning care for a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder: manic episode.In which order should the nurse prioritize the listed client outcomes? Client Outcomes: 1)Maintains nutritional status. 2)Interacts appropriately with peers. 3)Remains free from injury. 4)Sleeps 6 to 8 hours a night.

The inpatient psychiatric unit is being redecorated.At a unit meeting,staff discusses bedroom décor for clients experiencing mania.The nurse manager evaluates which suggestion as most appropriate?

A nursing instructor is discussing various challenges in the treatment of clients diagnosed with bipolar disorder.Which student statement demonstrates an understanding of the most critical challenge in the care of these clients?

A client is diagnosed with bipolar disorder and admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit.Which is the priority outcome for this client?