A client seen in the community mental health clinic appears for one appointment in multiple layers of brightly colored clothing. Her speech is very pressured, and she is telling everyone in the waiting room about a date she had the previous evening
The next visit she is dressed in old, drab clothes and has no makeup on. She has a flat affect and is not making eye contact. The most probable cause of her behaviors is which of the following conditions? a. Bipolar I disorder
b. Psychosis
c. Bipolar II disorder
d. Major depressive episode
A
Bipolar I disorder is characterized by episodes of depression alternating with episodes of mania. Bipolar II disorder is characterized by episodes of depression alternating with episodes of hypomania. Depression and psychosis are not characterized by the signs exhibited in the scenario.
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1. "I thought her skin color change was due to going to the indoor tanning booth." 2. "She has been exercising by gathering wild berries and greens for salads." 3. "We went to the mall last week and she got pretty tired while shopping." 4. "She was exposed to influenza last week when she went to visit her sister."
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1. Total cholesterol 2. Very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) 3. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) 4. High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
A person who is trustworthy demonstrates which of the following characteristics?
A)Caring B) Cooperation C) Dependability D) Insight
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A. "I will need to ask permission from my supervisor before I can share that information." B. "I cannot share that information with you. I would suggest you ask your daughter." C. "I would suggest that you discuss that with your daughter's physician." D. "I will have to get your daughter's permission before I can share that information."