A Newly Admitted Patient Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Is Speaking

question 22

Multiple Choice

A newly admitted patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder is speaking loudly and demanding attention.A nurse assures the patient that the staff is always willing to listen and will help in any way possible but that the patient will need to speak more slowly and softly in order to be understood.The nurse is demonstrating an example of:

• A) necessary aggression with a difficult patient.
• B) effective, patient-directed therapeutic use of self.
• C) implementing therapeutic patience when providing patient care.
• D) patient education regarding effective nurse-patient communication.

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Definitions:

Illness Anxiety Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by excessive worry about having a serious illness despite having minimal or no medical symptoms.

Somatic Symptoms

Physical symptoms that can occur with many mental health conditions and involve bodily sensations or pain that have no identifiable physical cause.

Seeking Treatment

The process of recognizing the need for help with mental, emotional, or physical health issues and taking steps to receive care.

Chronic Insomniacs

Individuals who experience ongoing difficulties falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting restorative sleep, significantly affecting their daily life.