A Patient Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Becomes Hyperactive After Discontinuing

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder becomes hyperactive after discontinuing lithium. The patient threatens to hit another patient. Which comment by the nurse is appropriate?

• A) "Stop that! No one did anything to provoke an attack by you."
• B) "If you do that one more time, you will be secluded immediately."
• C) "Do not hit anyone. If you are unable to control yourself, we will help you."
• D) "You know we will not let you hit anyone. Why do you continue this behavior?"

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