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Question:
A client is being discharged from an inpatient hospitalization. Upon admission, he slept most of the time, reported extreme despair, and felt hopeless. Several days later, while hospitalized, he appeared jittery and agitated. His speech was rambling and he wandered around the unit, talking to others for hours. He also had trouble sleeping. This client is MOST likely going to be prescribed which of the following medications upon discharge?
A
Lithium.
explanation
The client’s behavior is consistent with Bipolar Disorder. He was depressed upon admission and then appeared to be manic during the hospitalization. Only Lithium, out of those medications listed, is a mood stabilizer. Elavil is an antidepressant, Ativan is an antianxiety agent, and Haldol is an antipsychotic medication.
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