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A 30-year-old male client is admitted to the psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. His family reports that for the past 2 months he has been in constant motion, sleeping very little, spending lots of money, and full of ideas.
 
   During the initial assessment with the client, the nurse would expect him to exhibit which of the following?
  A) Short, polite responses to interview questions
  B) Introspection related to his present situation
  C) Exaggerated self-importance
  D) Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness

Question 2

A young adult arrives in the after-hours clinic with euphoria, dilated pupils, an elevated heart rate, and fine tremors of the hands. The patient admits to recent use of an illegal street drug. As the nurse collecting this data, you suspect:
 
  A) LSD
  B) Crack cocaine
  C) Amphetamines
  D) Downers


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Excellent

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