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NUR 203 Bipolar Disorder Simple Nursing Template
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- NUR 203
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- Nassau Community College
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Bipolar DisorderMental Health "Psychiatric Care"
Pathophysiology
Bipolar is a mood disorder with cycling periods of lows with Depression followed by highs with Acute Mania.
During depression: clients have low mood, k for suicide.
During acute mania: high energy, hyperac sion with violence.
HESI Questio
Four or more mood MEMORY TRICK
Depression Acute Mania
episodes in a
12-month period, t Depression Mania
Declined mood More energy + Maniac
patient is said to be
ATI Question
Five acute manic
episodes in one yea
Rapid cycling
Types of Bipolar Disorders
Bipolar 1 - 1 episode of mania that lasts over 1 week or need for hospitalization
Bipolar 2 - 2 episodes of milder high hypomania, which can last longer
Cyclothymia - milder lows & milder highs cycling over a period of 2 years
Rapid Cycling - 4 episodes of depression & mania within a 12 month period
Causes & Risk Factors
The cause is unknown but what does play a big part is:
• Genetics - having a family member with bipolar, clients are 10x more likely to have it.
• SSRIs (antidepressants) can trigger a manic episode
SSRIs can trigger a manic episode
Genetics SSRI
10x
Signs & Symptoms
More energy & Mood Swings
M Euphoric energy, impulsive, grandiosity
Hallucinations & delusions of grandeur ATI Question Kaplan Question
Q1: Acute manic phase: Which symptom
symptoms with manic behavior? does the nurse expect?
Agitation
A Set limits & structured environment
• More talkative than usual
• Easily distracted
• Hyperactivity & irritable
Q2: “I just bought myself a home
• Intense need for activity computer and a large screen TV for
the family.” Which interpretation is
N Non-stop talking & Flight of ideas
Colorful bizarre clothing choices
most accurate?
Insomnia
I Cannot sleep for days
Select all that apply.
• The client is quickly angered
• Flight of ideas
Saunders
Assessment finding that requires
• Going rapidly from one activity immediate intervention?
A Attention span POOR
Easily distracted = reduce stimuli
to another
• Colorful & outlandish clothing
• Nonstop physical activity and poor
nutritional intake
• Constant delusions
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