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A client in the manic phase of bipolar disorder is admitted to the facility. which agents are appropriate for this client?

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Lithium (Lithobid) and valproic acid (Depakote).

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The answer would be: Lithium and valproic acid

Bipolar disorder is characterized by having a patient that has a history of depression and mania. Mood stabilizer like lithium can be used to treat the patient at any stage. Haloperidol and risperidone are antipsychotic that used to treat a schizophrenic patient. Bupropion used for depression, not bipolar.
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