Which assessment findings would be expected for a patient diagnosed with bipolar I disorder?
a. Rapid cycling
b. Major depression and acute mania
c. Major depression and/or hypomania
d. Hypomania and/or minor depression
B
Bipolar I disorder is diagnosed when the patient has had one episode of mania alternating with major depression. Bipolar I disorder may or may not be rapid cycling in nature.
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