A novice nurse is working in a behavioral health hospital and desires to learn more about bipolar disorder. The nurse understands that bipolar disorders affect clients differently across the lifespan
Which is true regarding bipolar disorder and lifespan considerations?
A) Children with bipolar disorders present with mood changes only.
B) Children with bipolar disorders are usually diagnosed quickly, preventing years of undiagnosed mental illness.
C) Suicide risk does not increase in adolescents and teenagers who are diagnosed with bipolar disorders.
D) Lifetime prevalence of bipolar disorders in adolescents is 0%-3%.
Answer: D
Lifetime prevalence of bipolar disorders in adolescents is 0%-3%. Children with bipolar disorders present with mood and behavioral changes. Children with bipolar disorders are often misdiagnosed with ADD or ADHD, causing years of undiagnosed and untreated mental illness. Suicide risk is increased among all age groups with bipolar disorders.
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