When assessing children for ADHD and bipolar disorder (BD), the nurse MOST correctly understands which of the following?
a. ADHD and BD are mutually exclusive in the same child.
b. ADHD and BD are sequential, with ADHD acting as a precursor to BD.
c. ADHD and BD may frequently coexist in the same child.
d. ADHD in childhood that persists into adulthood is reclassified as BD.
C
ADHD and bipolar disorder may coexist frequently in the same child, making accurate diagnosis particularly difficult. The lack of high-quality studies identifying the best treatments for bipolar disorder in children further complicates the diagnosis and treatment of this condition.
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