PN Mood and Affect: Bipolar Disorder 3.0 Case Study Test
questions and solutions
A nurse is making dietary selections for a client who is in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. Which of the following
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should the nurse select for the client's lunch? - Correct Answer ✔✔ - Fish sticks with apple slices and a vanilla
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milkshake.
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A nurse on an acute mental health unit is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has bipolar disorder and is
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experiencing acute mania. Which of the following interventions should the nurse identify as the priority? - Correct
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Answer ✔✔ - Promote rest in a quiet environment with decreased stimulation.
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A nurse is collecting data from a client who has bipolar disorder and is in the manic phase. Which of the following
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findings should the nurse expect? - Correct Answer ✔✔ - Pressured speech
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A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with the family of a client who has bipolar disorder and a prescription for
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lithium. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an early indication of lithium toxicity? - Correct
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Answer ✔✔ - Muscle weakness
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A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The client states, "You are so good looking. Let's go on a date.
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Which of the following statements should the nurse make? - Correct Answer ✔✔ - "I'm not comfortable with your
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comment. I'm here to help you with your problems."
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questions and solutions
A nurse is making dietary selections for a client who is in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. Which of the following
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should the nurse select for the client's lunch? - Correct Answer ✔✔ - Fish sticks with apple slices and a vanilla
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milkshake.
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A nurse on an acute mental health unit is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has bipolar disorder and is
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experiencing acute mania. Which of the following interventions should the nurse identify as the priority? - Correct
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Answer ✔✔ - Promote rest in a quiet environment with decreased stimulation.
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A nurse is collecting data from a client who has bipolar disorder and is in the manic phase. Which of the following
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findings should the nurse expect? - Correct Answer ✔✔ - Pressured speech
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A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with the family of a client who has bipolar disorder and a prescription for
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lithium. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an early indication of lithium toxicity? - Correct
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Answer ✔✔ - Muscle weakness
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A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The client states, "You are so good looking. Let's go on a date.
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Which of the following statements should the nurse make? - Correct Answer ✔✔ - "I'm not comfortable with your
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comment. I'm here to help you with your problems."
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