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londonang

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A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder and experiencing mania is admitted to the inpatient psychiatric setting. During the acute phase of mania, which medication would the nurse expect to most likely administer?
 
  A) Lithium carbonate (Lithium)
  B) Haloperidol lactate (Haldol)
  C) Fluoxetine (Prozac)
  D) Paroxetine (Paxil)

Question 2

A client with Alzheimer's disease is admitted to the acute care facility for treatment of an infection. Assessment reveals that the client is anxious.
 
  When developing the client's plan of care, which of the following would be least appropriate to include?
  A) Frequently provide reality orientation.
  B) Simplify the client's routines.
  C) Limit the number of choices to be made.
  D) Establish predictable routines.


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juiceman1987

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

A

Answer to Question 2

A


londonang

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Excellent

nguyenhoanhat

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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