A nurse is caring for a client in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. Identify five clinical manifestations associated with this phase of bipolar disorder.
Ans) During the manic phase of a bipolar disorder, the patient may present with an elevated mood, the decreased need for sleep, racing thoughts, difficulty maintaining attention, and excessive involvement n pleasurable activity.
A nurse is caring for a client in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. Identify five...
A nurse is caring for a client with bipolar disorder who has been prescribed lithium carbonate. Identify 3 potential adverse effects of this medication. List nursing interventions/ client education that should be provided if adverse effects to lithium occur? A nurse is caring for a client in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. Identify five clinical manifestations associated with this phase of the bipolar disorder.
49. A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. Which of the following client findings is an indication that the client is about to experience a manic phase? a. The client is restless and has changes in his sleep pattern b. The client laughs out loud and is overly cheerful C. The client has disorganized thoughts and is easily distracted d. The client shows poor judgment and demands attention
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing a manic episode. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. a. Encourage the client to join group activities b. Dim the lights in the clients roomm c. Provide detailed explanations to the client d. Administer methyphenidate to the client 2. A nurse is leading a crisis intervention group of adolescents who witnessed the suicide of a classmate. Whch of the following actions should...
1. A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing a manic episode. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Encourage the client to join group activities b. Dim the lights in the clients room c. Provide detailed explanations to the client d. Administer methyphenidate to the client 2. A nurse is leading a crisis intervention group of adolescents who witnessed the suicide of a classmate. Whch of the following actions should the nurse take first? a. Initiate referrals...
1. A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing a manic episode. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Encourage the client to join group activities b. Dim the lights in the clients room c. Provide detailed explanations to the client d. Administer methyphenidate to the client 2. A nurse is leading a crisis intervention group of adolescents who witnessed the suicide of a classmate. Whch of the following actions should...
a nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The client is walking in and out of rooms, speaking inappropriately, and giggling. which of the following actions should the nurse take? a-Tell the client there will be negative consequences for her behavior b-take the client in the day room to watch a movie with other clients c-have the client return to her room to read a book d-lead the client outside for a walk
What are important similarities and differences between the manic phase of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia?
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41. A nurse is assessing a client who has bipolar disorder and is taking lamotrigine. Which of the following findings is the nurses priority? a. b. c. d. Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone 4.0 Microunits Alanine Transaminase 201U Skin Rash Epsitaxis 42. A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and displays severe negative symptoms of the disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Manage the clients loud, rambling, and incoherent, communication patterns b. Direct the client...
Discussion Topics, Mohr Chapter 28, Bipolar Disorders Discussion Topics Learning Objective 1. While doing a clinical rotation through a psychiatric mental health facility, you are assigned to a client who is in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. How prevalent are bipolar disorders in the United States? What are the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder? How do you think you would react to a client in a manic state? How would your approach to a manic client be different...