The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder who is exhibiting the following symptoms: insomnia,exaggerated confidence,attention seeking,and easily agitated.Based on these symptoms,what does the nurse believe these symptoms are caused by?

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These symptoms are indicative of a manic episode, which is characterized by elevated mood, increased energy, reduced need for sleep (insomnia), inflated self-esteem or grandiosity (exaggerated confidence), more talkative than usual or feeling pressure to keep talking, distractibility, and possibly agitation. These are common in bipolar disorder during the manic phase.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Diagnosed with Bipolar