
A nurse who is caring for an older patient with bipolar disorder knows that the patient needs additional education when the patient states:
A) "Bipolar disorder often results in 'a leveling out' of symptoms as one ages."
B) "Relapses in bipolar disorder tend to be precipitated by medical problems."
C) "Older adults with bipolar disorder tend to be 'rapid cyclers'."
D) "Bipolar disorder is the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorder in older adults."
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