08/27/2020 MANIA A.P.
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS
PATIENT EDUCATION
NURSING INTERVENTIONS
MEDICATION
IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT
In acute mania use as needed medication seclusion, and/or restraint to minimize physical harm
redirect aggressive behavior
Monitor intake, output and vita signs
mood stabilizers that include lithium, Depakote, Carbamazepine. First-generation antipsychotics and combination second-generation antipsychotic and antidepressant
Mania is a period of extreme high energy or mood associated with bipolar disorder. Mania is a serious change from the way a person normally thinks or behaves and it can last for weeks or even months. Mania can also include psychotic symptoms like; seeing or hearing things, speaking in a way that seems disorganized, and paranoia.
The fact that bipolar disorder is long term. treatment will require that one or more mood-stabilizing agents be taken for a long time
The signs and symptoms of relapse that may "come out of the blue"
Patient teaching that chronic and episodic nature of bipolar disorder
Phone numbers of emergency contact people, which should be kept in an easily accessed place.
Blood work for medications taken for this order to see if they are at the levels.
Assessment for suicide risk
Assessment for substance use
Screening for bipolar mania/hypomania
interpersonal and social rhythm therapy
family-focused therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy