Author Question: Which statement is most likely to be from a patient in a manic episode? A. I don't need to ... (Read 41 times)

faduma · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which statement is most likely to be from a patient in a manic episode?

A.
I don't need to sleep.
B.
I am Jesus Christ.
C.
Leave me alone while I am reading this textbook.
D.
I am worthless.

Question 2

Your patient in the psychiatric unit is still up at midnight playing cards. You tell him, It's time to get some sleep now. What is the purpose of this response?

A.
Limit setting
B.
Reality testing
C.
Controlling patient so other patients will respond the same way
D.
Enforcing rules

lkanara2 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Manic patients usually have very little need for sleep. Response B is a delusion of grandeur that may be present but is not most likely. Manic patients are unable to concentrate on reading and less likely to make depressive statements in a manic state.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Limit setting is an important intervention that defines what is expected and what is not allowed. It is more therapeutic than just controlling or enforcing rules.