Mood Disorder

In which condition does Mania typically occur?

• Bipolar Disorder 1

• 1. Bipolar Disorder 2

• Both forms of Bipolar Disorders

• Schizophrenia

Which is NOT a major symptom of Manic Bipolar Disorder?

• Euphoria or irritable mood

• Racing thoughts

• Hypersomnia

• reduced need for sleep

Patient is having an acute manic episode what is/are the PRIORTY nursing intervention(s)?

• 1. A. Maintain safety of patient

• B. Administer antipsychotic medication immediately

• C. Stabilize patient

• D.

  Both A & C

• E.

  A, B and C

Which patient is MOST at risk for a diagnosis of Manic Bipolar disorder?

• 21 y/o male who has a history of traumatic childhood and is a current smoker, easily distracted on assessment

• 40 y/o male with a family history of bipolar disorder and mood disorders, with high level of self esteem

• 14 y/o male  who has reported inability to sleep for the last 2 of 7 days this past week

• 18 y/o female student who on assessment reports racing thoughts, inability to sleep, and is talkative

Nursing care for a patient with manic bipolar disorder include all except the following?

• Manage medication that help symptoms.

• Encourage sleeping

• Increasing physical activity

• Manage nutrition and fluid intake

When interacting with an individual who may be experiencing mania, which nurse

intervention is best?

• Speak using full sentences. Do not use simple commands

• Speak in a loud tone of voice

• Avoid open-ended questions. Redirect conversation

• Avoid closed-ended questions

What are some priority cues a nurse should pay attention to in a patient with suspected Bipolar disorder?

• Decreased need for sleep

• High self-esteem and thought of one self

• Rambling conversation and racing thoughts

• All of the Above