Author Question: The major difference between bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder is that in bipolar ... (Read 99 times)

Destiiny22 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The major difference between bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder is that in bipolar disorder there is:

1. Suicidal ideation.
2. Only one week of symptoms.
3. A mania component.
4. No history of depressive feelings.

Question 2

A child or adolescent who experiences a parent's or friend's suicide are at greater risk for suicide and should be:

1. Screened for possible drug overdose.
2. Evaluated for depression.
3. Observed for suicidal attempts.
4. Immediately hospitalized.

14vl19 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: A mania component is the defining feature of bipolar disorder. The client may or may not have suicidal ideation. Bipolar disorder has both mania and depressive components. Bipolar disorder is not diagnosed with only one week of symptoms.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: Children who experience a loss as the result of a parental suicide or adolescents exposed to the suicide of a friend require urgent intervention to deal with the trauma. Both are at greater risk for suicide and depression and should be carefully screened, observed, and treated for depressive symptoms if present, but immediate hospitalization is not usually warranted.