The nurse is providing care to an adolescent patient who is diagnosed with bipolar disorder.Which clinical manifestation noted by the nurse during the assessment process indicates the adolescent is currently experiencing mania?

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Impulsive behavior is a clinical manifestation of mania in bipolar disorder. Feelings of emptiness are more commonly associated with borderline personality disorder, increased need for sleep is a symptom of depression, and loss of interest in activities is more indicative of major depressive disorder.

The Nurse Is Providing Care to an Adolescent Patient Who