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Kikoku

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A client with bipolar disorder has a history of multiple episodes and states, I'm so frustrated with what's happened because of these episodes. Which of the following would the nurse encourage to help support this client's recovery?
 
  A) Codependence
  B) Hope
  C) Self-control
  D) Independent decision making

Question 2

A nurse is preparing an education plan for the family of a client who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. After teaching them about potential indicators for relapse,
 
  the nurse determines that the education was effective when the family identifies which of the following as suggesting mania? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Avoiding people
  B) Sleeping more than usual
  C) Talking faster than usual
  D) Being hungry all the time
  E) Reading several books at once



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Emphasizing the recovery concept of hope will support the person who has had multiple episodes and is frustrated with the impact of several episodes. Recovery is promoted through engaging the client in partnership and empowering the person to make decisions in setting overall goals of care. Shared decision making has been shown to improve outcomes.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C, D, E
Indicators of possible mania include reading several books or newspapers at once, talking faster than usual, feeling irritable, and being hungry all the time. Avoiding people and sleeping more than usual would suggest depression.




Kikoku

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
:D TYSM


blakcmamba

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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