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The home health nurse is performing an assessment on a client with bipolar I disorder. Which assessment findings would support the diagnosis of bipolar mania? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,B,D,F

Rationale: Bipolar mania is characterized by impulsivity, expansive mood, tangential speech, and hypersexuality, reflecting elevated energy and disinhibition.

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