The medical record of a client about to be admitted to the inpatient unit states the client is diagnosed
as having bipolar I disorder. The nurse should expect the client to display symptoms of
a. rapid cycling.
b. major depression or acute mania.
c. major depression or hypomania.
d. hypomania or minor depression.
B
Bipolar I disorder is diagnosed when the client has had one episode of mania alternating with major
depression. Option A: Bipolar I disorder may or may not be rapid cycling in nature. Option C
describes bipolar II disorder. Option D describes cyclothymia.
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