Question

a nurse is collecting data from a client who has bipolar disorder and is in the manic phase. which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
pressured speech
low self - esteem
intense focus on details
psychomotor retardation

Explanation:

In the manic phase of bipolar disorder, pressured speech is a common symptom. Individuals speak rapidly and may jump from one idea to another. Low self - esteem is more associated with the depressive phase. Intense focus on details is not a typical manic symptom. Psychomotor retardation is also characteristic of the depressive phase, not the manic phase.

Answer:

Pressured speech