The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has recently been prescribed ziprasidone (Geodon)for acute mania associated with bipolar disorder.The nurse recognizes that further instruction is needed when the client states:

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The client expressing hope to discontinue the medication after a follow-up visit indicates a misunderstanding of the chronic nature of bipolar disorder and the need for ongoing medication management to prevent relapse. Ziprasidone (Geodon) is often prescribed for long-term management, not just for acute episodes.

The Nurse Is Providing Discharge Instructions to a Client Who