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A nurse is reviewing medications for a newly admitted client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing mania. Which of the following client prescriptions should the nurse realize is expected to reduce the client's mania?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Carbamazepine. Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant that is commonly used to treat manic episodes in bipolar disorder. It works by stabilizing mood and reducing manic symptoms. Lorazepam (
A) is a sedative used for anxiety, not mania. Fluvastatin (
B) is a statin used for high cholesterol, not for bipolar disorder. Propranolol (
D) is a beta-blocker used for anxiety and high blood pressure, not specifically for mania. In summary, Carbamazepine is the correct choice because it is specifically indicated for reducing mania in bipolar disorder patients, while the other options are not typically used for this purpose.

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