What it means
During a manic episode a person may talk fast, sleep little, have racing thoughts, feel very important, act on risky impulses and be irritable. It is the defining feature of bipolar disorderby-POH-ler dis-OR-derA mental health condition with periods of very high mood and energy (mania) and, often, periods of depression.bi- twopol/o pole-ar having to do withFull entry . A milder form that does not seriously disrupt life is hypomania.
For the nurse
Keep the room calm and low in stimulation, offer high-calorie finger foods the client can eat on the move, set simple limits and protect the client's safety and sleep.
At a glance
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Related terms
psych/o
A word root that means mind.
bipolar disorder
A mental health condition with periods of very high mood and energy (mania) and, often, periods of depression.
delusion
A firm, false belief that a person holds onto even when there is clear proof against it.