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ENagel

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Toni, diagnosed with bipolar disorder, is currently in the mania stage. The staff noted that Toni has placed her lipstick on in an exaggerated way.
 
  She is currently pacing the floor and is easily angered. The duty nurse approaches in an attempt to ease some of Toni's behaviors. The most therapeutic response by the nurse would be:
  A.
  Would you like to watch TV?
  B.
  Would you like me to talk with you?
  C.
  Let's walk and talk
  D.
  Avoid giving attention to the patient by not responding to her behavior

Question 2

Which of the following best describes bipolar I disorder?
 
  A.
  Full manic cycles with possibility of depression.
  B.
  Disturbance in mood that is a direct result of physiological effects of substance abuse.
  C.
  Periods of mild mania followed by mild depression.
  D.
  Intense depression followed by normal mood.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
To reduce the level of anger and aggression the patient may be experiencing, the nurse should encourage the patient to discharge some energy by physical activity. Talking about feelings may be difficult. The patient may not be able to concentrate.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Bipolar I is a full syndrome of manic symptoms and may also have depression. Response B is bipolar disorder due to substance abuse.


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Wow, this really help

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