A Client Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Says,"I Don't Understand Why

question 12

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder says,"I don't understand why I go back and forth between being manic and being sad and depressed." Which explanations should the nurse offer?

• A)"When you are getting too many chemicals in your brain,you have manic spells."
• B)"When you don't take your drug,you get sick."
• C)"The chemicals in your brain get all mixed up."
• D)"When you do not get enough of certain chemicals in your brain,you feel depressed."
• E)"When you can't control your mania,you use up so much energy that you crash and become depressed."

Understand how to manipulate equations to find variable values.

Understand the concepts related to ratios, percents, and their equivalent representations.

Apply algebraic techniques to solve real-world problems involving perimeters and task times.

Be competent in solving equations involving fractions and percentages.

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Definitions:

Behavior

Observable actions or reactions of an individual or system, often analyzed in psychology to infer motives or psychological states.

Generator

A machine or device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy for use in an external circuit.

Energy

in a psychological context, refers to the capacity for mental and physical activity, often associated with vigor, endurance, and the ability to sustain effort towards goals.

Personality Theory

A framework or system that attempts to explain the variations in human behavior and personality traits.