Author Question: A woman is devastated to learn that her husband has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. When ... (Read 14 times)

nelaaney · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A woman is devastated to learn that her husband has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. When discussing the prognosis for recovery for individuals who have bipolar disorder, what statement should the nurse make?

A) With age, the symptoms of bipolar disorder tend to lessen, even without drugs and therapy.
B) Scientists still don't know why some people recover completely, while others don't respond to treatment in any way.
C) The focus of treatment is on managing and accommodating mood swings, which are usually permanent.
D) With comprehensive treatment, most clients with bipolar disorder can function normally.

Question 2

A distraught woman has sought care from her primary care provider because she is worried about her son's patterns of behavior.

She states that he goes through unpredictable cycles of being down in the dumps and then high as a kite. What characteristic of the son's behavior would be suggestive of a diagnosis of bipolar II disorder rather than bipolar I disorder?
A) The son's behavior during his up times is not suggestive of psychosis.
B) The son's moods and behavior change rapidly and apparently without warning.
C) The son's changes in behavior are associated with environmental stressors.
D) The son has a history of heavy alcohol use.

bimper21 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
The prognosis for clients who receive care for bipolar disorder is good. In fact, bipolar disorders are very treatable. With psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and somatic therapies, most clients with these conditions can return to normal functioning. Bipolar disorder is not, however, considered to be self-limiting.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
Bipolar II disorder is characterized by a major depressive episode (current or past) and at least one hypomanic episode. Differentiating points are that hypomania has no psychotic features and does not impair functioning to a level that necessitates hospitalization. Bipolar disorders are not primarily a response to stressors. Lability and substance use are not restricted to one particular type of bipolar disorder.