Question

Family members of a client with bipolar disorder tell the nurse that they are concerned that the client is becoming manic. The nurse knows that the manic phase is marked by:

1. flight of ideas and inflated self-esteem.
2. increased sleep and greater distractibility.
3. decreased self-esteem and increased physical restlessness.
4. obsession with following rules and maintaining order.

Answer 1

The manic phase of bipolar disorder is characterized by flight of ideas and inflated self-esteem, which are indicative of increased energy or activity levels during a manic episode.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse knows that the manic phase of bipolar disorder is typically marked by symptoms such as flight of ideas and inflated self-esteem. These symptoms reflect a period of significantly elevated, expansive, or irritable mood, accompanied by increased energy or activity level, which are characteristic of a manic episode. Additional signs of mania include decreased need for sleep, talkativeness, distractibility, increase in goal-directed activity or psychomotor agitation, and excessive involvement in activities with a high potential for painful consequences.