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Care Plan 27
Care Plan 27
Care Plan 27
CARE PLAN 27
Bipolar Disorder, Manic Episode
Nursing Diagnosis
RISK FACTORS
Restlessness
Hyperactivity
Agitation
Hostile behavior
Threatened or actual aggression toward self or others
Low self-esteem
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
Immediate
The client will
Be safe and free from injury throughout hospitalization
Demonstrate decreased restlessness, hyperactivity, and agitation within 24 to 48 hours
Demonstrate decreased hostility within 2 to 4 days
Refrain from harming others throughout hospitalization
Stabilization
The client will
Be free of restlessness, hyperactivity, and agitation
Be free of threatened or actual aggression toward self or others
Community
The client will
Demonstrate level moods
Express feelings of anger or frustration verbally in a safe manner
IMPLEMENTATION
From Schultz, J. M. & Videbeck, S. L. (2013). Lippincotts Manual of Psychiatric Nursing Care Plans, 9th edition.
Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Care Plan 27 Bipolar Disorder, Manic Episode
Provide a safe environment. See Care Plan 26: Physical safety of the client and others is a
Suicidal Behavior, Care Plan 46: Hostile priority. The client may use many common items
Behavior, and Care Plan 47: Aggressive and environmental situations in a destructive
Behavior. manner.
Administer PRN medications judiciously, Medications can help the client regain self-control
preferably before the clients behavior becomes but should not be used to control the clients
destructive. behavior for the staffs convenience or as a
substitute for working with the clients problems.
Set and maintain limits on behavior that is Limits must be established by others when the
destructive or adversely affects others. client is unable to use internal controls effectively.
The physical safety and emotional needs of other
clients are important.
Decrease environmental stimuli whenever The clients ability to deal with stimuli is
possible. Respond to cues of agitation by impaired.
removing stimuli and perhaps isolating the client;
a private room may be beneficial.
Provide a consistent, structured environment. Let Consistency and structure can reassure the client.
the client know what is expected of him or her. The client must know what is expected before he
Set goals with the client as soon as possible. or she can work toward meeting those
expectations.
Give simple direct explanations (e.g., for The client is limited in the ability to deal with
procedures, tests, etc.). Do not argue with the complex stimuli. Stating a limit tells the client
client. what is expected. Arguing interjects doubt and
undermines limits.
Encourage the client to verbalize feelings such as Ventilation of feelings may help relieve anxiety,
anxiety and anger. Explore ways to relieve anger, and so forth.
tension with the client as soon as possible.
Encourage supervised physical activity. Physical activity can diminish tension and
hyperactivity in a healthy, nondestructive manner.
Nursing Diagnosis
Defensive Coping
Repeated projection of falsely positive self-evaluation based on a self-protective pattern that defends
against underlying perceived threats to positive self-regard.
ASSESSMENT DATA
Denial of problems
Exaggeration of achievements
Grandiose schemes, plans, or stated self-image
Buying sprees
From Schultz, J. M. & Videbeck, S. L. (2013). Lippincotts Manual of Psychiatric Nursing Care Plans, 9th edition.
Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Care Plan 27 Bipolar Disorder, Manic Episode
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
Immediate
The client will
Demonstrate more appropriate appearance (dress, use of makeup, etc.) within 2 to 3 days
Demonstrate increased feelings of self-worth within 4 to 5 days
Stabilization
The client will
Verbalize increased feelings of self-worth
Demonstrate appropriate appearance and behavior
Community
The client will
Use internal controls to modify own behavior
IMPLEMENTATION
From Schultz, J. M. & Videbeck, S. L. (2013). Lippincotts Manual of Psychiatric Nursing Care Plans, 9th edition.
Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Care Plan 27 Bipolar Disorder, Manic Episode
Give client positive feedback whenever Positive feedback provides reinforcement for the
appropriate. clients growth and can enhance self-esteem. It is
essential to support the client in positive ways and
not to give attention only for unacceptable
behaviors.
Nursing Diagnosis
ASSESSMENT DATA
Disorientation
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
Immediate
The client will
Demonstrate orientation to person, place, and time within 24 hours
Demonstrate decreased hallucinations or delusions within 24 to 48 hours
Demonstrate decreased push of speech, tangentiality, loose associations within 24 to 48 hours
Demonstrate an increased attention span, for example, talk with staff about one topic for 5 minutes, or
engage in one activity for 10 minutes, within 2 to 3 days
Talk with others about present reality within 2 to 3 days
Stabilization
The client will
Demonstrate orientation to person, place, and time
Demonstrate adequate cognitive functioning
Community
From Schultz, J. M. & Videbeck, S. L. (2013). Lippincotts Manual of Psychiatric Nursing Care Plans, 9th edition.
Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Care Plan 27 Bipolar Disorder, Manic Episode
IMPLEMENTATION
From Schultz, J. M. & Videbeck, S. L. (2013). Lippincotts Manual of Psychiatric Nursing Care Plans, 9th edition.
Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Care Plan 27 Bipolar Disorder, Manic Episode
Avoid highly competitive activities. Competitive situations can exacerbate the clients
hostile feelings or reinforce low self-esteem.
*Evaluate the clients tolerance for group The client is unable to provide limits and may be
activities, interactions with others, or visitors, unaware of his or her impaired ability to deal with
and limit these accordingly. others.
Encourage the clients appropriate expression of Positive support can reinforce the clients healthy
feelings regarding treatment or discharge plans. expression of feelings, realistic plans, and
Support any realistic plans the patient proposes. responsible behavior after discharge.
See Care Plan 18: Dual Diagnosis. Substance abuse often is a problem in clients with
bipolar disorder.
Nursing Diagnosis
ASSESSMENT DATA
Inability to take responsibility for meeting basic health and self-care needs
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
Immediate
The client will
From Schultz, J. M. & Videbeck, S. L. (2013). Lippincotts Manual of Psychiatric Nursing Care Plans, 9th edition.
Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Care Plan 27 Bipolar Disorder, Manic Episode
Participate in self-care activities, such as bathing, grooming, with nursing assistance, within 24 hours
Establish adequate nutrition, hydration, and elimination, with nursing assistance, within 24 to 48 hours
(e.g., eat at least 30% of meals)
Establish an adequate balance of rest, sleep, and activity, within 48 to 72 hours (e.g., sleep at least
3 hours per night within 48 hours)
Stabilization
The client will
Maintain adequate nutrition, hydration, and elimination, for example, eat at least 70% of meals by a
specified date
Maintain an adequate balance of rest, sleep, and activity, for example, sleep at least 5 hours by a
specified date
From Schultz, J. M. & Videbeck, S. L. (2013). Lippincotts Manual of Psychiatric Nursing Care Plans, 9th edition.
Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Care Plan 27 Bipolar Disorder, Manic Episode
Community
The client will
Meet personal needs independently
Recognize signs of impending relapse
IMPLEMENTATION
Nursing Diagnosis
From Schultz, J. M. & Videbeck, S. L. (2013). Lippincotts Manual of Psychiatric Nursing Care Plans, 9th edition.
Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Care Plan 27 Bipolar Disorder, Manic Episode
ASSESSMENT DATA
Inappropriate behavior related to self-care
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
Immediate
The client will
Acknowledge his or her illness and need for treatment within 48 hours
Participate in learning about his or her illness, treatment, and safe use of medications within
4 to 5 days
Stabilization
The client will
Verbalize knowledge of his or her illness
Demonstrate knowledge of adverse and toxic effects of medications
Demonstrate continued compliance with chemotherapy
Verbalize knowledge and acceptance of the need for continued therapy, chemotherapy, regular blood
tests, and so forth
Community
The client will
Participate in follow-up care, for example, make and keep follow-up appointments
Manage medication regimen independently
IMPLEMENTATION
From Schultz, J. M. & Videbeck, S. L. (2013). Lippincotts Manual of Psychiatric Nursing Care Plans, 9th edition.
Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Care Plan 27 Bipolar Disorder, Manic Episode
*Inform the client and family or significant Some medications, such as oxcarbazepine
others about chemotherapy: dosage, need to take (Trileptal), lamotrigine (Lamictal), valproic acid
the medication only as prescribed, the toxic (Depakote), and gabapentin (Neurontin) may be
symptoms, the need to monitor blood levels, and contraindicated in clients with impaired liver,
other considerations. renal, or cardiac functioning. Safe and effective
use of medications may require maintenance and
monitoring of therapeutic blood levels. When the
therapeutic level is exceeded, toxicity can result.
See Appendix E: Psychopharmacology for a
listing of signs and symptoms that may indicate
toxic or near-toxic blood levels.
*Stress to the client and family or significant A relatively constant blood level, within the
others that medications must be taken regularly therapeutic range, is necessary for successful
and continually to be effective; medications maintenance treatment with lithium and valproic
should not be discontinued just because the acid.
clients mood is level.
*Explain information in clear, simple terms. The client and significant others may have little or
Reinforce teaching with written material as no understanding of medications and toxicity.
indicated. Ask the client and significant others to Asking for the clients perception of the material
state their understanding of the material as you and encouraging questions will help to eliminate
explain. Encourage the client to ask questions and misunderstanding and miscommunication.
to express feelings and concerns.
From Schultz, J. M. & Videbeck, S. L. (2013). Lippincotts Manual of Psychiatric Nursing Care Plans, 9th edition.
Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.