Bipolar Disorder Is Most Likely to Be Characterized by

question 47

Multiple Choice

Bipolar disorder is most likely to be characterized by

• A) a massive dissociation of self from ordinary consciousness.
• B) the simultaneous experience of delusions of persecution and delusions of grandeur.
• C) offensive and unwanted thoughts that persistently intrude into conscious awareness.
• D) alternations between extreme hopelessness and unrealistic optimism.

Implement appropriate nursing interventions for psychological and physiological stress management.

Assess crisis situations and apply effective coping mechanisms and support systems.

Apply knowledge of circadian rhythms to manage personal stress and occupational adaptation.

Understand the components and phases of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) as a reaction to stress.

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Definitions:

Bipolar Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by significant mood swings, including manic episodes of high energy and depressive episodes of low mood.

Mood Disorder

A mental health classification that includes conditions affecting mood regulation, such as depression or bipolar disorder.

Type II Bipolar Disorder

A form of bipolar disorder characterized by periods of depression and at least one episode of hypomania.

Schizophrenia

A psychiatric disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions.