Exam 3: NSG322 / NSG 322 (Latest
Update 2024 / 2025) Behavioral Health Nursing Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU
Question:
lithium important considerations
Answer:
do not take NSAIDs (acetaminophen is ok), no diuretics, maintain consistent fluid intake, take with meals, check thyroid and renal function consistently
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how to help prevent relapse in bipolar patients
Answer:
avoid alcohol and caffeine (energy drinks), medication adherence, adequate sleep, healthy nutrition, community support
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nursing interventions for mania
Answer:
provide finger foods, high protein, milkshakes/protein shakes, fluids often
Question:
agitation + depression from mania puts a bipolar client at an increased risk for?
Answer:
violence of attempted suicide
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four or more mood cycles in a 12-month period
Answer:
rapid cycling
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SSRI's can trigger what in a bipolar patient?
Answer:
a manic episode, therefore give mood stabilizers with SSRI's
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nursing considerations for a bipolar client in an acute manic episode
Answer:
reduce stimulation (private room, near nurses station), limit group contact (no group activities, no dining room), encourage physical exercise, set firm boundaries, pick out clothing for the client
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what is the nurse's best action for a client experiencing auditory hallucinations?
Answer:
provide headphones and music
Question:
delusions of grandeur
Answer:
"i have to go to the palace to see the queen today."
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loose associations
Answer:
a rapid shift in thought with loose connection - represents the way a schizophrenic client is processing information
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