The wife of a client recently diagnosed with a mood disorder calls the nurse therapist to report a change in her husband's mood. She states, He is clearly in a better mood than usual.
I would say he seems mildly elated. He's functioning fine at work and home. He's energetic, up and doing things at 5:00 AM, and really confident in himself again. It seems fantastic, but unusual. Is this something to worry about? Which of the following potential responses by the nurse is most appropriate to this situation?
A) It sounds as though the antidepressants are working well. Just ask him if he is experiencing any side effects and let me know.
B) I'm concerned. Sometimes depressed people seem contented when they have decided to commit suicide. Let's schedule an appointment for tomorrow.
C) Since he is eating, sleeping, and not behaving inappropriately, there's nothing to worry about. Just let me know if he starts getting irritable or has trouble sleeping.
D) He sounds hypomanic. Let's schedule an appointment for this week for an evaluation. He may need additional or different medication.
Question 2
You are conducting an admission assessment with a 45-year-old man who has been demonstrating signs of bipolar disorder.
While you are conducting the assessment, Alberto starts speaking in illogical rhymes and uses word associations. What is the name for this thought pattern?
A) Delusions of grandeur
B) Flight of ideas
C) Expansive ideas
D) Excessive euphoric speech
The nurse conducts the health history as the first step in the nursing assessment
Client receiving hemodialysis.
Obsessive–compulsive disorder.
Jan van Eyck, Giovanni Arnolfini and His Wife (detail).
Example of a day sheet report.
Symptoms That May Lead to a Diagnosis of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder