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A Client Diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder: Manic Episode Refuses

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A client diagnosed with bipolar I disorder: manic episode refuses to take lithium carbonate (Lithobid) because of excessive weight gain. In order to increase adherence, which medication should a nurse anticipate that a physician may prescribe?


Definitions:

Coma

A state of deep unconsciousness in which a person cannot be awakened, fails to respond normally to pain or light, and lacks a normal wake-sleep cycle.

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone that helps the kidneys manage the amount of water in the body by influencing the absorption of water and the production of urine.

Potassium

A chemical element with the symbol K and atomic number 19, essential for the functioning of all living cells.

Angiotensin II

A peptide hormone that plays a critical role in blood pressure regulation by causing blood vessels to narrow.

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