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jlmhmf

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A client is admitted to the inpatient psychiatric setting and is diagnosed with mania. During the acute phase of mania, the nurse anticipates that the medication most likely to be prescribed is:
 
  A) Lithium carbonate (Lithium).
  B) Haloperidol lactate (Haldol).
  C) Fluoxetine (Prozac).
  D) Paroxetine (Paxil).

Question 2

A client with depression appears lethargic and apathetic but agrees to participate in a leisure activity group. Which of the following actions by the nurse is most likely to help the client be successful in this group?
 
  A) Allow the client to direct her participation at her own pace.
  B) Give the client several choices of projects so she can choose her favorite.
  C) Stay away from the client during the session to encourage free expression.
  D) Structure the activity to facilitate completion of one specific task.


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nguyenhoanhat

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

A

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback: The client needs to experience success in the group but is unlikely to do that independently. Answers A, B, and C are not appropriate actions for the client who is lethargic and apathetic.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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