A patient who is receiving an antipsychotic drug is restless, paces, and cannot sit still when watching television
The patient says, I couldn't sleep last night because I needed to pace. The nurse's communication to the health care provider would be to suggest:
a. prescribing an anticholinergic drug.
b. discontinuing the antipsychotic drug.
c. prescribing dopaminergic medication.
d. using an antihistamine at bedtime to promote sleep.
Question 2
A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder is admitted involuntarily during a manic phase. Lithium 300 mg PO t.i.d. is prescribed. The patient refuses the morning dose. What are the nurse's best actions? Select all that apply.
a. Get the prescription changed to an elixir, and administer it in juice.
b. Assemble adequate help to force the patient to take the medication.
c. Educate the patient about the importance of lithium in stabilizing the mood.
d. Allow the patient to refuse the medication, and document the patient's comments.
e. Inform the patient that unit privileges are contingent on taking prescribed medications.
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