An adolescent with a known history of bipolar disorder is in the school nurse's office because a teacher reported that she was talking fast and acting like she was God. The school nurse assesses the girl and notes that:
1. She is probably in a manic phase and needs to be treated professionally.
2. She has had too much sleep and is now hyperactive.
3. She forgot to take her medications today.
4. She requires some food and rest before going back to class.
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1. Excessive talking and superhuman characteristics are indications of a manic phase.
2. Bipolar patients in a manic phase tend not to sleep.
3. Patients with this disorder can go into a manic phase without medications, but they may also do this when medications are taken.
4. An intervention, more than food and rest, are needed to help the student.
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