A Patient with Bipolar Disorder Has Been Prescribed Lithium

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient with bipolar disorder has been prescribed lithium. Which is the priority nursing intervention?

• A) Assist the patient in developing self-determination.
• B) Discuss environmental modifications.
• C) Change medications to control side effects.
• D) Teach the patient about the medication.

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Definitions:

APS

Average Propensity to Save; the fraction of total income that is saved by the economy or an individual at a certain time.

APC

Average Propensity to Consume, a statistical measure reflecting the percentage of income that is spent on goods and services as opposed to being saved.

Disposable Income

The amount of money a household has available for spending and saving after income taxes have been accounted for.

Induced Consumption

Spending induced by changes in the level of income.