CASE STUDY 2: BIPOLAR DISORDER A 34-year-old female was brought to the Urgent Care Center by her husband who is very con

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Case Study 2 Bipolar Disorder A 34 Year Old Female Was Brought To The Urgent Care Center By Her Husband Who Is Very Con 1 (60.46 KiB) Viewed 18 times

CASE STUDY 2: BIPOLAR DISORDER A 34-year-old female was brought to the Urgent Care Center by her husband who is very concerned about the changes he has seen in his wife for the past 3 months. He states that his wife has been depressed and irritable, has complaints of extreme fatigue, has lost 10 pounds and has had insomnia. He has come home from work to find his wife sitting in front of the TV and not moving for hours. In the past few days, she suddenly has become very hyperactive, has been talking incessantly, has been easily distracted and seems to "flit from one thing to another." She VN56 MOD IV hasn't slept in 3 days. The wife went on an excessive shopping spree for new clothes that resulted in their credit card being denied for exceeding the line of credit. The wife is unable to sit in the exam room and is currently pacing the hallway muttering to herself and is reluctant to talk with you. Physical observation shows agitated movements, rapid fire speech, and hyperactivity. Based on the history and observable symptoms made by you, you suspect that the patient has bipolar type 2 disorder. Question 1: Discuss the role genetics play in the development of bipolar 2 disorders. Question 2: Provide 3 activities that are appropriate for the patient for the nurse to suggest to the client and its rationales. Question 3: Using the drug card template, provide complete drug information on valproate and include nursing responsibilities and what you need to monitor. References: