Question

A client who has a recent diagnosis of bipolar disorder is placed in a room with a client who has severe depression. The client who has depression reports to the nurse, My roommate neve sleeps and keeps me up, too. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A)Move the client who has bipolar disorder to a private room.
B)Reduce environmental stimuli
C)Identify signs of escalation of violence.
D)Identify the client's trigger foods.

Answer 1

The nurse should reduce environmental stimuli to help the client with depression in the shared room get better sleep while accommodating the needs of the client with bipolar disorder.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should take action B) Reduce environmental stimuli in response to the client's report that their roommate never sleeps and keeps them up. Bipolar disorder is characterized by manic episodes, which can include periods of decreased need for sleep. It is important to create a calm and quiet environment for individuals with bipolar disorder to promote restful sleep. By reducing environmental stimuli, such as noise and excessive light, the nurse can help create a more conducive sleep environment for both clients.