During conversation, the nurse observes that the patient is talking continuously and excitedly, and is switching rapidly from one topic to another with seemingly no relationship between topics. This behavior is often associated with which disorder?
A) Depression
B) Obsessive-compulsive disorder
C) Schizophrenia
D) Bipolar disorder

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This behavior is flight of ideas, which occurs in patients with schizophrenia. This behavior is flight of ideas, which occurs in patients with schizophrenia rather than depression. This behavior is flight of ideas, which occurs in patients with schizophrenia rather than obsessive-compulsive disorder. This behavior is flight of ideas, which occurs in patients with schizophrenia rather than bipolar disorder.

During Conversation, the Nurse Observes That the Patient Is Talking