A nurse is developing a presentation for families who have members who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorders. When describing this condition to the group, which of the following would the nurse most likely include?
A) As the person ages, the episodes tend to decrease.
B) Environmental stressors are a key cause of these disorders.
C) The risk for suicide is high with either depression or mania.
D) Risk-taking behaviors are more common during a depressive episode.
Ans: C
The risk of suicide is always present for those having a depressive or manic episode. During a depressive episode, the client may feel that life is not worth living. During a manic episode, the client may believe that he or she has supernatural powers, such as the ability to fly. As clients recover from a manic episode, they may be so devastated by the consequences of their impulsive behavior and poor judgment that suicide seems like the only option. Manic or depressive episodes tend to accelerate over time, with each episode leaving a trace and increasing the person's vulnerability (or sensitizing the person to have another episode with less stimulation). Environmental conditions contribute to the timing of an episode of the illness but are not a cause of the illness. During a manic episode, poor judgment and impulsivity lead to risk-taking behaviors.
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