How to care for Mood Disorders as a Nurse... Nursing Care Plan

How to care for mood disorders - Nursing Care Plan

Pathophysiology
Mood disorders are a category of mental illnesses that affect a person’s emotional state over a long period of time. Emotions, or moods, may fluctuate frequently and seemingly without any reason. The most common of these are Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder. Depression may be a common feature of other mental illnesses, but can occur independently as well. Clients with mood disorders are at higher risk for substance abuse and suicidal tendencies. Research has shown that there is a high incidence of depression among clients that also have chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and hypertension. Treatment is geared toward managing symptoms through the use of medications and psychotherapy.

Etiology
Diagnostic Criteria:

Diagnoses do not include symptoms related to other medical conditions or substance use, does not meet the criteria for another mental illness or psychotic disorder. Major Depressive Disorder (MDD):
Five or more of the following new symptoms present in the same 2-week period.
Depressed mood, most days
Loss of interest or pleasure in most activities
Significant weight loss or weight gain
Insomnia or hypersomnia, most days
Slow or aggravated psychomotor function
Fatigue or loss of energy, most days
Feelings of worthlessness or inappropriate guilt, most days
Inability to think or concentrate, indecisiveness, most days
Recurrent thoughts of death, without a specific plan or attempt
Symptoms significantly affect social or occupational functioning
Never had a manic or hypomanic episode
Bipolar Disorder (BPD):
One or more manic episodes; or one hypomanic and one major depressive episode
Distinct period of abnormally elevated mood lasting more than 1 week
More than 3 of the following occur during mood disturbance
Inflated self-esteem
Decreased need for sleep
Racing thoughts
Easily distracted
Increased activity
Excess risky or pleasurable activity

Desired Outcome
Client will remain safe. Client will not cause harm to self or others. Client will demonstrate coping techniques. Client will identify appropriate actions for managing emotions.

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[maxine.celeste]

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[Ski_Dj_Ski]

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[candeeluv]

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