A nurse caring for a client with bipolar disorder observes the client has not slept in 3 days, is speaking rapidly, and is spending money impulsively. The nurse should assess for:

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ADepressive episode
BManic episode
CPanic disorder
DPsychotic break

✓ Correct answer: B. Manic episode Decreased need for sleep, pressured speech, and impulsive spending are classic features of a manic episode in bipolar disorder.

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