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Frost2351

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on: Jul 19, 2018
When compared to the use of divalproex, treatment of bipolar disorder with lithium has been associated with:
 
  a. decreased risk of suicide
  b. worsening of rapid cycling
  c. provocation of switching
  d. better and quicker control of acute mania

Question 2

A patient is hospitalized for an acute episode of schizophrenia. A nurse finds the patient in the lounge nude and telling everyone, I am the body beautiful.. The most appropriate intervention for the nurse would be to:
 
  a. tell the patient to put on clothes immediately and to not undress in public again.
  b. take the patient back to the assigned room and then assist the patient with getting appropriately dressed.
  c. ignore the behavior and share with the other patients that the patient has no control over it.
  d. seclude the patient until control can be regained and clearly define why the behavior is unacceptable.


cadimas

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Treatment of bipolar disorder with lithium has been associated with a decreased risk of suicide compared to the use of divalproax, another common medication. The atypical psychotic medication clozapine may also reduce suicide risk.

Answer to Question 2

B
The sexual expression of patients with psychiatric illness may be inappropriate and, at times, intrusive. The patient may not be able to understand or control sexual thoughts or impulses. Nursing intervention should protect the patient from the consequences of poor judgment whenever possible and should be achieved in a neutral, nonjudgmental manner.


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