The nurse is caring for a client hospitalized with bipolar disorder, manic phase. Which of the following meals would be best for the client with mania?
A. Canned beans
B. Grapefruit juice
C. Coffee
D. Cold-water fish
Correct Answer: D. Cold-water fish
Option D: High levels of omega-3 fats can improve conditions such as bipolar disorder, depression, mania, and other mental health diseases. Cold-water fish such as salmon and mackerel are rich in omega-3 fats which can benefit the client
Option A: Canned beans are high in sodium, which causes the client to excrete the lithium ( a medication that helps decrease manic symptoms).
Option B: Grapefruit juice may interact with medications that treat bipolar disorder.
Option C: Caffeine can trigger symptoms of mania. It impairs sleep, increases anxiety, and irritability.