A client who has been diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder states,"God has taught me how to decode the Bible." The nurse should anticipate which combination of medications would be ordered to address this client's symptoms?
A)Lithium carbonate (Lithobid)and risperidone (Risperdal)
B)Lithium carbonate (Lithobid)and carbamazepine (Tegretol)
C)Valproic acid (Depakote)and sertraline (Zoloft)
D)Valproic acid (Depakote)and lamotrigine (Lamictal)

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Lithium carbonate is a mood stabilizer commonly used in the treatment of Bipolar I Disorder, and risperidone is an antipsychotic that can help manage symptoms of psychosis, such as delusions or hallucinations, which may be indicated by the client's statement.

A Client Who Has Been Diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder