The police brought Gabriella to the emergency department after she was seen running down the street in her underwear yelling,"I have the power!" Gabriella was also spending large amounts of money and was agitated and reckless during the past 5 days.In the emergency department,Gabriella would not be quiet long enough for the nurse to ask her questions.Gabriella is MOST likely suffering from _____ disorder.

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Gabriella's symptoms are consistent with a manic episode, which is a characteristic feature of bipolar disorder. Symptoms of mania include elevated mood, grandiosity, increased energy and activity levels, impulsiveness, and poor judgment. Gabriella's behavior of spending large amounts of money, being agitated and reckless, and yelling in public all support a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.

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