A 24-year-old male client tells the nurse he has had no energy for two weeks. He has no trouble falling asleep; in fact, he sleeps deeply about 12 hours every night. He states that he has gained 10 pounds in the past two months and has no friends
The nurse associates these manifestations with:
a. Depression.
b. Schizophrenia.
c. Bipolar disorder.
d. Anxiety disorder.
ANS: A
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