Which of the following clinical manifestations would the nurse assess in the patient with bipolar disorder who is experiencing mania? Select all that apply
A)
Labile mood
B)
Highly distractible
C)
Inflated self-esteem
D)
Despondent when asked questions
E)
Excessive sleepiness
Ans:
A, B, C
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Clinical manifestations of mania include decreased need for food and sleep, labile mood, irritability, racing thoughts, high distractibility, rapid and pressured speech, inflated self-esteem, and excessive involvement with pleasurable activities. Despondency is a symptom of the depressive phase.
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