A Person Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Ran Out of Money

question 4

Multiple Choice

A person diagnosed with bipolar disorder ran out of money, did not refill a lithium prescription, and then relapsed. After assaulting several people in the community, this person was convicted and sentenced. Prior to parole, which outcome has priority for the correctional nurse to achieve? The person

• A) agrees in writing to continue lithium therapy.
• B) is reestablished on an appropriate dose of lithium.
• C) lists community resources for prescription assistance.
• D) agrees to a follow-up appointment in an outpatient clinic.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

The strengthening of a behavior because it removes or decreases an unpleasant experience or outcome.

Aversive Punishment

A form of punishment that involves introducing an unpleasant or painful stimulus in order to reduce the likelihood of a behavior reoccurring.

Positive Reinforcers

Stimuli that, when introduced following a behavior, increase the likelihood that the behavior will occur again in the future.

Strengthen Behaviors

Techniques used to increase the frequency or likelihood of a desired behavior, often through reinforcement.