The nurse is caring for a client with a bipolar disorder. The nurse understands that the client's condition is characterized by which types of episodes? Select all that apply.

A) Hypomanic
B) Seizure
C) Manic
D) Depressive
E) Cyclothymic


A) Hypomanic
C) Manic
D) Depressive

Explanation: A) The bipolar disorders are a group of mood disorders characterized by manic, hypomanic, and depressive episodes.
B) Seizures are not characteristic of bipolar disorders.
C) The bipolar disorders are a group of mood disorders characterized by manic, hypomanic, and depressive episodes.
D) The bipolar disorders are a group of mood disorders characterized by manic, hypomanic, and depressive episodes.
E) Cyclothymic disorder is characterized by alternating periods of hypomanic and depressive symptoms that are not significant enough to meet the criteria for hypomania or depression, and is not considered an episode that characterizes bipolar disorders.

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