Author Question: A client is experiencing an episode at the level of mania. Which behaviors are characteristic of ... (Read 33 times)

Chelseaamend · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A client is experiencing an episode at the level of mania. Which behaviors are characteristic of this level? (Select all that apply.)

a. Outgoing, happy, and worry free
b. Decreased ability to concentrate
c. Confident
d. Disoriented
e. Unstable affect
f. Pressured speech
g. Poor hygiene

Question 2

A therapeutic relationship has four phases. Place these phases in proper order. (Separate letters by a comma and space as follows: A, B, C, D.)

A. Orientation
B. Termination
C. Preparation
D. Working

ghepp · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

E, F
Unstable affect and pressured speech are seen most frequently at the mania level of manic behavior. Outgoing behavior, decreased ability to concentrate, and increased confidence are seen at the level of hypomania; disorientation and poor hygiene are seen at the level of delirium.

Answer to Question 2

C, A, D, B
Each of the phases of the therapeutic relationship has identifiable tasks and goals that must be met before advancement to the next phase.