Develop a plan of care for patient

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Question: Your patient, Julie, is newly admitted to the adult mental health unit for medication management for bipolar mania. Her sister brought her into the emergency department due to her erratic behavior and suspected that she may have stopped taking her Lithium. During your assessment you note that she is provocatively dressed in bright, mismatched colors, disheveled hair, red lipstick smeared on her face, constantly talking, and pacing in the room. She brags that she just went on a shopping spree and spent $2,000. Suddenly, she starts screaming and throws her coat across the room.

Outline your nursing actions as you develop a plan of care for this patient. Remember to prioritize your actions and include evidenced-based rationale. Indicate 2 nursing diagnoses.

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