Asked by Milea Sharpe on Sep 22, 2024
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A patient experiencing mania dances around the unit, seldom sits, monopolizes conversations, interrupts, and intrudes. Which nursing intervention will best assist the patient with energy conservation?
A) Monitor physiologic functioning
B) Provide a subdued environment
C) Supervise personal hygiene
D) Observe for mood changes
Energy Conservation
Strategies and practices aimed at reducing the amount of energy used, typically to save costs and protect the environment.
Mania
A mental state characterized by elevated mood, energy, and activity levels, often associated with bipolar disorder.
Nursing Intervention
Actions taken by nurses to improve or maintain a patient's health condition, often part of a broader care plan.
- Understand the impact of manic episodes on patient behavior and the necessity for nursing interventions to manage energy conservation and safety.
- Identify appropriate nursing interventions to address specific behaviors associated with manic episodes in bipolar disorder patients.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the impact of manic episodes on patient behavior and the necessity for nursing interventions to manage energy conservation and safety.
- Identify appropriate nursing interventions to address specific behaviors associated with manic episodes in bipolar disorder patients.
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