The nurse is concerned that a patient is moving into the manic phase of bipolar disorder when what is assessed? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Not sleeping
2. Losing weight
3. Sluggish activity
4. Complaints of muscle pain
5. Constant talking
1,2,5
Rationale 1: Decreased need for sleep is a symptom of the manic phase of bipolar disorder.
Rationale 2: Decreased need for food is a symptom of the manic phase of bipolar disorder.
Rationale 3: Sluggish activity is not a symptom of the manic phase of bipolar disorder.
Rationale 4: Complaints of muscle pain are not a symptom of the manic phase of bipolar disorder.
Rationale 5: Increased talkativeness is a symptom of the manic phase of bipolar disorder.
Global Rationale: Decreased need for sleep and food are symptoms of the manic phase of bipolar disorder. Increased talkativeness is a symptom of the manic phase of bipolar disorder. Sluggish activity is not a symptom of the manic phase of bipolar disorder. Complaints of muscle pain are not a symptom of the manic phase of bipolar disorder.
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