Question

A client has bipolar disorder and has just begun a regimen of lithium, 600 mg tid. Which is the most critical management issue for the client during the first 2 weeks of treatment?

Answer 1

The most critical management issue for the client during the first 2 weeks of treatment will be:-

"Ensuring the client's blood levels reach a therapeutic and safe dose"

People with bipolar experience both episodes of severe depression, and episodes of mania – overwhelming joy, excitement or happiness, huge energy, a reduced need for sleep, and reduced inhibitions. The experience of bipolar is uniquely personal. No two people have exactly the same experience.

What is Bipolar Disorder and its signs?

• Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic-depressive illness or manic depression) is a mental disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, concentration, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. There are three types of bipolar disorder.

• feeling sad, hopeless or irritable most of the time.
• lacking energy.
• difficulty concentrating and remembering things.
• loss of interest in everyday activities.
• feelings of emptiness or worthlessness.

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