A client being admitted for surgery has a concurrent history of bipolar disorder. The nurse would assess this client for manifestations of mania that include
a. crying spells.
b. decreased energy level.
c. excessive, rapid speech.
d. sad mood.
C
Manifestations of mania include elated mood that is not attributable to a real event, denial of having an emotional problem, impulsive acts that may be dangerous or socially inappropriate, increased energy level, increased socialization to the point of intrusiveness, excessive rapid speech, increased or decreased appetite, decreased need for sleep, and increased libido.
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