You are attempting to make a final diagnosis on whether a particular client's Bipolar Disorder is Bipolar I or Bipolar II. The main differentiating factor between the two is that Bipolar I Disorder is characterized by:

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Bipolar II never moves into full-blown manic episodes, where clients can become seriously dangerous, a threat to others, or to themselves. Bipolar I on the other hand, begins with manic and depressive episode mood swings. While there may not be an impairment that shows, one likely exists. And both Bipolar I and II could be classified with an early or late onset specifier.

You Are Attempting to Make a Final Diagnosis on Whether