Which client statement would the nurse recognize as indicating that the client understands dietary teaching related to lithium carbonate (Lithobid) treatment?

A. A client diagnosed with hypomania who is speaking loudly on the unit: Hypomania involves elevated mood and increased activity, but it doesn't typically present an immediate risk of harm to self or others. While it may be disruptive, it doesn't have the same urgency as active suicidal ideation.

B. A client diagnosed with hypomania who is complaining of pain: Pain complaints should be addressed, but in the context of the given choices, it is not the highest priority. Assessing and addressing the potential for harm due to active suicidal ideation is more critical.

C. A client with a history of mania who is pacing in the hallway: Pacing in the hallway, while indicative of increased activity, does not necessarily indicate an immediate risk. The client expressing active suicidal ideations poses a more urgent concern that requires immediate attention.

D.A client diagnosed with mania who expressed active suicidal ideations

In determining priority, the nurse should consider the level of risk and the potential for harm to self or others. Suicidal ideation is a significant concern that requires immediate attention. A client expressing active suicidal thoughts poses an immediate risk to their safety.

A. These programs help clients correct distorted body image:

While behavioral programs may incorporate components related to body image, the primary focus is often on addressing and modifying specific behaviors associated with eating disorders, such as binge eating, purging, or restrictive eating.

B. These programs help clients manage uncontrollable behaviors:

This is the correct answer. Behavior modification programs aim to address and modify specific behaviors that contribute to eating disorders. This can include establishing healthier eating patterns, reducing binge-purge cycles, and promoting more adaptive coping strategies.

C. These programs allow clients to maintain control:

While the concept of control is relevant to eating disorders, behavior modification programs are designed to help clients gain control over maladaptive behaviors and establish healthier patterns. It's not about maintaining control over the disorder itself.

D. These programs address underlying client anger:

While emotions, including anger, may play a role in eating disorders, behavior modification programs are more focused on targeting and modifying specific behaviors rather than addressing underlying emotions directly. Emotional aspects may be addressed through additional therapeutic interventions