A Patient Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Is Admitted Involuntarily During

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Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder is admitted involuntarily during a manic phase.Lithium 300 mg PO t.i.d.is prescribed.The patient refuses the morning dose.What are the nurse's best actions? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Get the prescription changed to an elixir, and administer it in juice.
• B) Assemble adequate help to force the patient to take the medication.
• C) Educate the patient about the importance of lithium in stabilizing the mood.
• D) Allow the patient to refuse the medication, and document the patient's comments.
• E) Inform the patient that unit privileges are contingent on taking prescribed medications.

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