The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder who is exhibiting the following symptoms: insomnia, exaggerated confidence, attention seeking, and easily agitated
Based on these symptoms, what does the nurse believe these symptoms are caused by?
1. Overdose of barbiturates
2. Mania
3. Side effects of lithium (Eskalith)
4. Depression
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Overdose of barbiturates is incorrect because these symptoms are signs of mania.
Rationale 2: Symptoms of mania include insomnia, exaggerated confidence, attention seeking, and a client's being easily agitated.
Rationale 3: These symptoms are signs of mania.
Rationale 4: These symptoms are signs of mania.
Global Rationale: Symptoms of mania include insomnia, exaggerated confidence, attention seeking, and a client's being easily agitated. Overdose of barbiturates, side effects of lithium (Eskalith) and depression are incorrect because these symptoms are signs of mania.
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