Nurse: Hello Susan how are you?
Susan: Just Dandy!
Mother: I'm Mrs. Choi Susan’s mother.
Nurse: Okay, Susan, im going to spend some time getting to know you. Lets see your date of birth is?
Susan: I'm 33 YEARS OLD! BORN FEBRUARY 22ND.
Nurse: OK, so before we go to the conference room, we're going to stop in the treatment room so I can get your vitals. I’ll show you to your room later.
Okay, so your vital signs look fine, Susan. From what I can see on your records, you’ve been treated for depression and done well for quite some time. But now you are having problems focusing, such as eating and sleeping.
Susan: Im doing great! I couldn’t be better I get all the sleep I need. Fluoxetine is a mircle drug. And you, Ben, are a miracle. I couldn’t be better.
Nurse: I see your provider is Dr. Price.
Susan: dr. Price is a jewel he is right and he is bright. He says I’m all right he knows I’m the morning light. I don’t need to be here you need to save the bed for someone else. That’s really sick and needier.
Nurse: many families question if genetics is a factor in the development of bipolar, that’s why I think it’s important to provide this information.
Susan: important important everything is important. i’m Important don’t you wish you were important to Ben. Did I tell you about all the important things I have to do.
Nurse: I know thoughts are racing through your mind, Susan. We’d like to take some steps to help you slow down eat better and sleep through the night. that’s all head to the room.
Nurse: OK Susan, here’s your room.
Susan: it could be your room too, Ben. I’d like to get you in my room. This is a wild thing you make my bells ring.
Mother: oh, Susan, please!
You are part of an interprofessional team caring for Susan. What interventions should be included in her plan of care? What educational topics regarding bipolar disorder should be discussed with Susan and her mother?