A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client with bipolar disorder. The nurse would most likely expect to find a history of which of the following?
A) Panic disorder
B) Schizophrenia
C) Delusional disorder
D) Posttraumatic stress disorder
Ans: A
The two most common comorbid conditions associated with bipolar disorder are anxiety disorders (panic disorder and social phobia are most prevalent) and substance use, most commonly alcohol and marijuana. Schizophrenia and delusional disorder are not associated comorbidities. Although posttraumatic stress disorder is an anxiety disorder, it is not as common as panic disorder and social phobia.
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