After hospital discharge, a priority intervention that should be ...

[daltonest1984]

After hospital discharge, a priority intervention that should be planned for a family and the client
  with bipolar disorder who is taking antimanic medication is
 
  a. decreasing physical activity.
  b. increasing food and fluids.
  c. meeting self-care needs.
  d. psychoeducation.

Question 2

The nurse caring for a client taking SSRIs will develop evaluation parameters and outcome criteria
  related to
 
  a. mood improvement.
  b. logical thought processes.
  c. reduced levels of motor activity.
  d. increased extrapyramidal symptoms.

[smrtceo]

Answer to Question 1

D
Options A, B, and C: During the continuation phase of treatment for bipolar disorder, the physical
needs of the client are not as important an issue as they were during the acute episode. After hospital
discharge, treatment focuses on maintaining medication compliance and preventing relapse, both of
which are fostered by ongoing psychoeducation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
SSRIs affect mood, relieving depression in many cases. Option B: SSRIs do not act to reduce
thought disorders. Option C: SSRIs reduce depression but have little effect on motor hyperactivity.
Option D: SSRIs do not produce extrapyramidal symptoms.