Manic Attack – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (DIG FAST)
Download for FREE today - special Mnemonics Cheatsheet - so you can be SURE that you have that Must Know information down: bit.ly/nursing-memory Outline DIG FAST D-Distractibility I-Indiscretion G-Grandiosity F-Flight of Ideas A-Activity Increase S-Sleep Deficit T-Talkative Manic attack signs and symptoms nursing mnemonic description 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.