After hospital discharge, a priority intervention for a patient ...

[saraeharris]

After hospital discharge, a priority intervention for a patient 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

Which question would the psychiatric forensic nurse examiner ask to obtain data with which to assess legal sanity?
 
  a. Tell me about what you were thinking at the time of the alleged crime..
  b. What would you do if you heard a fire alarm going off where you live?
  c. At this time, are you having any experiences that others might think strange?
  d. Do you feel as though you would like to harm anyone at the present time?

[onowka]

Answer to Question 1

D
During the continuation phase of treatment for bipolar disorder, the physical needs of the patient are not as important as they were during the acute episode. Treatment focuses on maintaining medication compliance and preventing relapse, both of which are fostered by ongoing psychoeducation.

Answer to Question 2

A
Legal sanity refers to the individual's ability to know right from wrong with reference to the act charged, the capacity to know the nature and quality of the act charged, and the capacity to form the intent to commit the crime. It is determined for the specific time of the act. The other options do not assess the patient's state at the time of the alleged crime.