Signs And Symptoms Of Bipolar Disorder

The mood changes in bipolar disorder can be rapid and dramatic. Most often they are gradual and not so obvious. Episodes are not always regular or evenly balanced. Some people with bipolar disorder may have several episodes of depression before they have an episode of mania. Others may have only a single episode of mania in their lifetime.

Causes of Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is classified as a mood disorder and is characterized by at least one manic episode and typically one or more major depressive episodes.

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder used to be known as manic depression. It is classified as a mood disorder and is characterized by at least one manic episode and typically one or more major depressive episodes.

Nursing Care Plan for Heart Failure

Nursing Care Plan for Heart Failure | Heart Failure Overview; Care Setting; Related Concerns

Overview of Heart Failure: Chronic

Heart Failure is the failure of the left and/or right chambers of the heart results in insufficient output to meet tissue needs and causes pulmonary and systemic vascular congestion.

Nursing Care Plan for Hypertension

Nursing Care Plan for Hypertension| Hypertension Overview; Care Setting of Hypertension; Related Concerns of Hypertension

Hypertension Overview | Nursing Care Plan for Hypertension

Hypertension (HTN) or high blood pressure, sometimes called arterial hypertension, is a chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is elevated.

Nursing Diagnosis for Ineffective Breathing Pattern

Nursing Diagnosis for Ineffective Breathing Pattern | Definition of Ineffective Breathing Pattern; Defining Characteristics of Ineffective Breathing Pattern; Related Factors of Ineffective Breathing Pattern;


Definition of Ineffective Breathing Pattern

  • Inspiration and/or expiration that does not provide adequate ventilation

Nursing care plan for anxiety

Sample of nursing care plan for anxiety

Nursing diagnosis: Anxiety


Definition of anxiety

  • Vague uneasy feeling of discomfort or dread accompanied by an autonomic response (the source often nonspecific or unknown to the individual); a  feeling of apprehension caused by anticipation of danger. It is an altering signal that warns of impending danger and enables the individual to take measures to deal with threat.

Depression

Depression

Depression is experienced by Adults Americans of all ages, races, ethnic groups, and social class every day.