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cdr_15

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A patient who is receiving an antipsychotic drug is restless, paces, and cannot sit still when watching television
 
  The patient says, I couldn't sleep last night because I needed to pace. The nurse's communication to the health care provider would be to suggest:
  a. prescribing an anticholinergic drug.
  b. discontinuing the antipsychotic drug.
  c. prescribing dopaminergic medication.
  d. using an antihistamine at bedtime to promote sleep.

Question 2

A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder is admitted involuntarily during a manic phase. Lithium 300 mg PO t.i.d. is prescribed. The patient refuses the morning dose. What are the nurse's best actions? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Get the prescription changed to an elixir, and administer it in juice.
  b. Assemble adequate help to force the patient to take the medication.
  c. Educate the patient about the importance of lithium in stabilizing the mood.
  d. Allow the patient to refuse the medication, and document the patient's comments.
  e. Inform the patient that unit privileges are contingent on taking prescribed medications.



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Answer to Question 1

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The patient's motor symptoms can be assessed as akathisia. Anticholinergic medication provides relief for some patients. The nurse should report the patient's symptoms to the health care provider and anticipate the order to begin anticholinergic therapy. The other options do not provide acceptable alternatives.

Answer to Question 2

C, D
Patients have the right to refuse consent to treatment, including medication administration. The courts have ruled that neither voluntary nor involuntary patients can be forced to take psychotropic medication. Hiding the medication in food or fluids is not ethical. Assembling a show of force implies that forcible administration will occur. Making privileges contingent on medication ingestion is coercion.




cdr_15

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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