A patient at the clinic describes periods of sadness and depression as well as episodes of elation over the past 3 years
The patient adds, "Fortunately, I have been able to keep my job despite these mood changes." These findings are most consistent with which disorder?
a. Bipolar I
b. Bipolar II
c. Cyclothymic
d. Seasonal affective
C
Cyclothymic disorder is characterized by mood swings between hypomania and depressive symptoms, with behavior at the poles being less severe than mania or depression. The patient's ability to remain employed indicates that the periods of elation were hypomania rather than mania. The patient's description does not meet criteria for any of the other options listed.
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. The nurse recognizes the client is experiencing a catastrophic reaction. When caring for this client, the nurse should a. attempt to keep the client awake for extended periods of time. b. demand the client stop demonstrating inappropriate behavior. c. increase the client's environmental stimuli. d. use distraction to move the client away from the offending environmental stimuli.
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