In the space of 5 minutes, the client has been laughing and euphoric, then angry, and then crying for no reason that is apparent to the nurse. This behavior would be best described as

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Moods that shift rapidly, displaying a range of emotions, are termed labile. Flight of ideas is manifested by excessive amount and rate of speech composed of fragmented or unrelated ideas. Lack of insight would be manifested by the lack of the ability to understand the true nature of one's situation and accept some personal responsibility for that situation. Tangential thinking would be manifested by wandering off the topic and never providing the information requested.

In the Space of 5 Minutes, the Client Has Been