Practice Question
A nurse is conducting an admission assessment for a client who is experiencing a manic episode of bipolar disorder. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply)
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Correct Answer:
Grandiosity.
Rationale:
Grandiosity
🔶Clients experiencing a manic episode often display inflated self-esteem or an exaggerated sense of importance, which is termed grandiosity.
🔶 They may believe they possess special abilities or powers, or that they are famous or influential despite clear evidence to the contrary.
🔶 This symptom reflects the elevated mood and impaired judgment characteristic of mania.
Flight of ideas
🔶 Flight of ideas involves rapidly shifting from one thought to another in a way that makes speech difficult to follow.
🔶 The client's thoughts are often loosely connected or completely unrelated, making communication disorganized.
🔶This is a prominent sign of manic thinking patterns and often includes pressured speech.
Hyperactivity
🔶 During a manic episode, clients frequently engage in excessive motor activity, which may appear purposeless or overly goal-directed.
🔶 They may participate in numerous tasks at once without completing any, reflecting impaired focus and distractibility.
🔶 Hyperactivity is a defining feature that contributes to physical exhaustion and risk of harm.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 5