In assessing a client, which of the following would indicate that the client is experiencing mania? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Pressured speech
2. Feeling worthless
3. Isolating
4. Flight of ideas
5. Constant motor activity
1,4,5
Rationale: Constant motor activity and movement are mania symptoms. Pressured speech is talking continuously which is a mania symptom. Flight of ideas is moving from one topic to another and is also a mania symptom. Feeling worthless and isolating are depressive symptoms.
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