A Patient Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Is in the Maintenance

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder is in the maintenance phase of treatment. The patient asks, "Do I have to keep taking this lithium even though my mood is stable now?" Select the nurse's most appropriate response.

• A) "You will be able to stop the medication in approximately 1 month."
• B) "Taking the medication every day helps prevent relapses and recurrences."
• C) "Usually patients take this medication for approximately 6 months after discharge."
• D) "It's unusual that the health care provider has not already stopped your medication."

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Definitions:

Tubercle

A small rounded projection or nodule, often found on bones or the skin.

Calcaneus

The largest tarsal bone; also called the heel bone.

Tarsal Bone

One of the seven bones constituting the tarsus, located in the ankle and heel of the foot, playing a crucial role in foot movement and stability.

Femur

The bone in the upper leg; commonly called the thigh bone.