Ihuman Case Study Week 12 Assignment 1: Sarah O'neil 25-Year-Old Female Cc: Depression

This study source was downloaded by 100000878652747 from CourseHero.com on 01-28-2024 12:03:46 GMT -06:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/94932413/Week2SarahONeildocx/ 1Sarah ONeilUniversity of PhoenixNRP 556IntroductionBipolar disorder typically begins in adolescence or early adulthood and can have life longadverse effects on the patient's mental and physical health, educational and occupational functioning, and interpersonal relationships (Valente & Kennedy, 2010). Discussion of theThis study source was downloaded by 100000878652747 from CourseHero.com on 01-28-2024 12:03:46 GMT -06:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/94932413/Week2SarahONeildocx/2diagnosis of bipolar disorder with the patient is crucial in proper treatment although there may besome resistance initially due to the stigma attached to individuals with mental illness. History ExaminationMrs. Sarah ONeil should first be asked what brings you in today? Since Mrs. ONeil has never been seen at this clinic and presents with a specific complaint, it is important to obtain a baseline of information regarding the patients medical, surgical and social history and address her concerns. The questions asked to Sarah should flow from general to specific, avoiding closedended questions (Bickley, Szilagyi & Hoffman, 2017). Another important questions to ask Mrs. ONeil is if she is taking any medications (prescription or over the counter). The rationale is to prevent any medication errors, duplications or interactions. Mrs. ONeil should also be asked if