A client is prescribed medication to treat bipolar disorder. Which statement indicates the client understands the medication regimen?
1. "This medication is going to cure me."
2. "I will take this medication when I remember to."
3. "This medication may help my symptoms."
4. "This is the only medication that I can take for my illness."
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The medication is not a cure, but it may help treat the symptoms that the client is experiencing. This statement indicates the need for further education.
Rationale 2: The client should be instructed to take the medication as prescribed. This statement indicates the need for further education.
Rationale 3: This statement indicates the client understands the purpose of the medication regimen.
Rationale 4: There are many different medications the client can take to treat bipolar disorder. This statement indicates the need for further education.
Global Rationale: The client statement that the medication may help the symptoms indicates appropriate understanding of the medication regimen. All other statements indicate the need for further education regarding the medication regimen.
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