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b. Below are some conditions of patients with bipolar disorder that nurses should pay attention when caring

for them. Write step-by-step caring strategies for each patient’s condition using correct connectors of
sequence. Use any references to help you do this task. Number 1 has been done for you as an example.

Curative/Rehabilitative Care Strategies for Patients with Bipolar Disorder

No Problems Curative/Rehabilitative Caring Strategies

1 The client/patient has difficulties in First of all, nurses should use a firm and calm approach
interpersonal relations and self- when communicating with the patient.
regulation as well as a short attention Secondly, use simple, concise, very short explanations.
span. Finally, reinforce verbal limit setting on behaviors with
personal boundaries.

2 The client/patient experiencing mania is
unaware of bodily needs and is easily
distracted.

3 The client/patient has a lack of sleep
which can lead to exhaustion and
increased mania.

4 The client/patient with acute mania is
easily distracted and not aware of bodily
needs.

5 The client/patient is easily distracted and
has poor concentration.

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