A client with mania is exhibiting signs of a manic episode manifested by an elevated mood. Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess?
A) Feelings of being on top of the world
B) Lack of restraint with feelings
C) Overvalued sense of self-importance
D) Indiscriminate enthusiasm for interactions
Ans: A
An elevated mood can be expressed as euphoria (exaggerated feelings of well-being) or elation (feeling high, ecstatic, on top of the world, or up in the clouds). An expansive mood is characterized by lack of restraint in expressing feelings, an overvalued sense of self importance, and a constant and indiscriminate enthusiasm for interpersonal, sexual, or occupational interactions.
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