Bipolar Disorder
Manic episodes that alternate with episodes of major depression. Sometimes client experience only manic episodes without depression stage.
Manic Episodes
Euphoria
Grandiosity
Lack of inhibition
Agitation
Shopping Spree
Depressive Episodes
Depression
Worthlessness
Suicidal Ideation
Interventions
Exercise
Less stimulation
Frequent meals
Lithium
Lithium Toxicity
Hand Tremor, Ataxia, nausea, abdominal pain, slurred speech and nystagmus.
Level < 1 mEq/L