The nurse is concerned that a patient is moving into the manic phase of bipolar disorder when what is assessed?
1. Not sleeping
2. Losing weight
3. Sluggish activity
4. Complaints of muscle pain
5. Constant talking
Correct Answer: 1,2,5
Rationale: Decreased need for sleep is a symptom of the manic phase of bipolar disorder.
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