Manic Attack – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (DIG FAST)
Nursing Mnemonics Podcast by NURSING.com (Nursing Podcast, NCLEX® Prep for nursing students) · Kati Kleber
January 25, 20244m 17s
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Outline DIG FAST
- D-Distractibility
- I-Indiscretion
- G-Grandiosity
- F-Flight of Ideas
- A-Activity Increase
- S-Sleep Deficit
- T-Talkative
The above signs would be indicative of a patient experiencing a manic episode. A manic episode is a state in which the patient experiences abnormally elevated mood, typically lasting at least one week. Think of a dog 'manically' digging for a bone.