You have been providing care for a 51-year-old female diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. She has been compliant with medication and attending groups. The physician recently increased her dose of lamotrigine (lamictal) from 100 mg PO BID to 150 mg PO BID. You observe the client being disruptive while in the group changing chairs and pacing around the room. She also exhibits the same during dinner. The client has required frequent redirection which has been ineffective. Which of the following is the next best intervention?checkmark-iconContact the physician to inform them Mary is exhibiting akathisiacheckmark-iconAdminister the PRN medication, Ativan 1mg PO and Haldol 5mg POcheckmark-iconCalmly approach the client and ask her what she is anxious aboutcheckmark-iconIgnore the client because she has a known history of attention seeking behavior
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