In client education for bipolar disorder, the nurse should emphasize:
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Correct answer: Recognize early relapse signs and keep a regular sleep and daily routine
Early recognition of warning signs and maintaining a stable routine helps prevent recurrence of mood episodes; medication adherence and lifestyle are crucial.
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- Which of the following is a common symptom of the depressive phase in bipolar disorder but less likely in unipolar depression?
- Which medication class is considered a mood stabilizer commonly used in bipolar disorder?
- If a client is experiencing elevated mood, decreased need for sleep, pressured speech, and distractibility for 5 days, this meets criteria…
- In bipolar disorder, rapid cycling refers to:
- During the manic phase, a client may show “flight of ideas.” This refers to:
- In the depressive phase of bipolar disorder, one might see “psychomotor retardation.” This means: