The Client with Bipolar Disorder Refuses to Take Lithium Carbonate

question 9

Multiple Choice

The client with bipolar disorder refuses to take lithium carbonate (Lithobid) because of excessive weight gain. In order to increase adherence, which anticonvulsant medication should the nurse be prepared to administer?

• A) Sertraline (Zoloft)
• B) Valproic acid (Depakote)
• C) Verapamil (Calan)
• D) Lurasidone (Latuda)

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Definitions:

Reframe

The technique of changing the perspective on a situation, thought, or belief to view it in a more positive or constructive light.

Double-sided Reflection

A therapeutic technique that acknowledges both sides of a client's ambivalence or situation, reflecting conflicting feelings or perspectives.

Closed-ended Response

A type of response that is limited to specific options, typically used in surveys or questionnaires.

Response Shift

A change in an individual's self-evaluation or standards of measurement, often due to a change in their understanding, values, or definition of a concept.