Disorder
With Acute
Mania
By Courtney Wright
Introduction
Study done in the Netherlands on Bipolar Disorder with Mania
Why did I choose this topic?
Purpose Statement
Team huddles
Interdisciplinary team
Advocate Role
How to Advocate for Patients
Individuals with different diseases need different nursing care
Discovery of patient needs with Bipolar Disorder
My Nursing Future Care
Helps to target what my future patients may need
Evidence based care
Advocate Role
Other Nurses Helping with your Patient
Other nurses must be aware of patients illness
Stay trustworthy and accountable
Provide same care as other nurses
Set limitations
Providing Compassion
Patients can not control it
There are different phases within Bipolar Disorder
Advocate Role
Patient needs and how to advocate for them
Effective communication
Education
Adhering to medication regime
Non-stimulating environment
Adequate sleep
References
A Qualitative Study of Nursing Care for Hospitalized Patients
with Acute Mania. (2015). Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 29(3),
186-191 6p.
doi:10.1016/j.apnu.2015.02.003
Smith, M. (2016). In Bipolar Disorder Sign and Symptoms.
Retrieved from http://www.helpguide.org/articles/bipolardisorder/bipolar-disorder-signs-and-symptoms.htm
Videbeck, S.L. (2014). Psychiatric-mental health nursing (6th
ed.). Philadelphia:
Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams
& Wilkins.