A nurse prepares the plan of care for a patient experiencing an acute manic episode. Which nursing diagnoses are most likely? (Select all that apply).

A patient has been admitted and the nurse suspect lithium toxicity. What symptoms should be suspected with a patient who has to

A nurse knows that lithium should be measured at least how many days after beginning lithium therapy and after any dosage change when?

An outpatient diagnosed with bipolar disorder is prescribed lithium. The patient telephones the nurse to say, "I've had severe diarrhea for 4 days. I feel very weak and unsteady when I walk. My usual hand tremor has gotten worse. What should I do?" The nurse will advise the patient to

The nurse is creating a plan of care for a client with mania and determines that the client is experiencing disturbed thoughts. Which activity related to disturbed thoughts should the nurse provide for the client initially?

The nurse understands that the client alternating between hypomania and mild to moderate depression is experiencing which disorder?

Four new patients were admitted to the behavioral health unit in the past 12 hours. The nurse directs a psychiatric technician to monitor these patients for safety. Which patient will need the most watchful supervision? A patient diagnosed with

An outpatient diagnosed with bipolar disorder takes lithium carbonate 300 mg three times daily. The patient reports nausea. To reduce the nausea most effectively, the nurse suggests that the lithium be taken with

A nurse is teaching a new RN about the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for the treatment of bipolar disorder. Which of the following statements by the new RN indicates understanding?

Which dinner menu is best suited for a patient with acute mania?

A nurse is caring for a patient with mania. She knows this person would experience issues with disorganized thoughts and speech patterns. Select the evident ways in which disorganized speech might be manifested. (Select all that apply).