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    Bipolar NCP

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    The patient was exhibiting signs of disturbed sleep such as restlessness, dark circles under the eyes, and irritability. This was diagnosed as a disturbed sleep pattern related to hyperactivity, which is common in bipolar disorder where there are periods of mania and depression with abrupt mood swings. The nursing plan was to assess the patient's normal sleep patterns and environment, document observations, and implement interventions like following a consistent sleep schedule, avoiding caffeine and heavy meals, and increasing physical activity. After 8 hours of these interventions, the patient showed improvement in their sleep pattern.

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    Bipolar NCP

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    The patient was exhibiting signs of disturbed sleep such as restlessness, dark circles under the eyes, and irritability. This was diagnosed as a disturbed sleep pattern related to hyperactivity, which is common in bipolar disorder where there are periods of mania and depression with abrupt mood swings. The nursing plan was to assess the patient's normal sleep patterns and environment, document observations, and implement interventions like following a consistent sleep schedule, avoiding caffeine and heavy meals, and increasing physical activity. After 8 hours of these interventions, the patient showed improvement in their sleep pattern.

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    The patient was exhibiting signs of disturbed sleep such as restlessness, dark circles under the eyes, and irritability. This was diagnosed as a disturbed sleep pattern related to hyperactivity, which is common in bipolar disorder where there are periods of mania and depression with abrupt mood swings. The nursing plan was to assess the patient's normal sleep patterns and environment, document observations, and implement interventions like following a consistent sleep schedule, avoiding caffeine and heavy meals, and increasing physical activity. After 8 hours of these interventions, the patient showed improvement in their sleep pattern.

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    Bipolar NCP

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    Genevieve VLs
    The patient was exhibiting signs of disturbed sleep such as restlessness, dark circles under the eyes, and irritability. This was diagnosed as a disturbed sleep pattern related to hyperactivity, which is common in bipolar disorder where there are periods of mania and depression with abrupt mood swings. The nursing plan was to assess the patient's normal sleep patterns and environment, document observations, and implement interventions like following a consistent sleep schedule, avoiding caffeine and heavy meals, and increasing physical activity. After 8 hours of these interventions, the patient showed improvement in their sleep pattern.

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    ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE: restlessness noted dark circles under eyes irritability noted frequent change of mood noted

    DIAGNOSIS Disturbed Sleep Pattern related to hyperactivity

    INFERENCE Bipolar disorder involves periods of excitability (mania) alternating with periods of depression. The "mood swings" between mania and depression can be very abrupt. Mania is the signature characteristic of bipolar disorder and, depending on its severity, is how the disorder is classified. People commonly experience an increase in energy and a decreased need for sleep.

    PLANNING After 8 Hours, Patient will be able to report feeling rested and show improvement in sleep/rest pattern.

    INTERVENTION INDEPENDENT Assess past patterns of sleep in normal environment: amount, bedtime rituals, depth, length, positions, aids, and interfering agents. Document nursing or caregiver observations of sleeping and wakeful behaviors. Record number of sleep hours. Note physical (e.g., noise, pain or discomfort, urinary frequency) and/or psychological (e.g., fear, anxiety) circumstances that interrupt sleep. Instruct patient to follow as consistent a daily schedule for retiring and arising as possible. Avoid including in the meal alcohol or caffeine as well as heavy meal Increase daytime physical activities as indicated. Recommend an environment

    RATIONALE Sleep patterns are unique to each individual.

    EVALUATION After 8 hours of Nursing Interventions, the patient was able to show improvement in his sleeping pattern.

    Often, the patients perception of the problem may differ from objective evaluation.

    This promotes regulation of the circadian rhythm, and reduces the energy required for adaptation to changes. Gastric digestion and stimulation from caffeine and nicotine can disturb sleep. This reduces stress and promotes sleep.

    conducive to sleep or rest (e.g., quiet, comfortable temperature, ventilation, darkness, closed door). COLLABORATIVE Administer sedatives as ordered.

    To promote sleep

    Different drugs

    are prescribed depending on whether the patient has trouble falling asleep or staying asleep

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