A nurse is conducting an admission assessment for a client who is experiencing a manic episode of bipolar disorder. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)

A. Grandiosity: Individuals experiencing a manic episode may exhibit grandiosity, such as an inflated sense of self-importance, superiority, or power.

B. Flight of ideas: Flight of ideas refers to rapid, continuous speech that jumps from one topic to another, often with loose associations. It is a common manifestation of a manic episode.

C. Splitting: Splitting is a defense mechanism commonly associated with certain personality disorders, such as borderline personality disorder, but it is not typically observed during a manic episode of bipolar disorder.

D. Hyperactivity: Hyperactivity, or increased physical activity, is characteristic of a manic episode. Clients may engage in excessive goal-directed activities or restlessness.

E. Withdrawal: Withdrawal, or social withdrawal, is not a typical behavior during a manic episode. Instead, individuals with mania tend to exhibit increased sociability and extroversion.

a.Spending equal time with clients regardless of their insurance status: This situation relates more to justice, ensuring fairness and equality in client care, rather than fidelity.

b.This scenario represents the principle of veracity, which involves providing truthful and accurate information to clients. It ensures that clients are fully informed and can give informed consent regarding their treatment.

c.Respecting the decision of clients to refuse to participate in group therapy:Fidelityrefers to the duty to be loyal, faithful, and keep promises. It involves maintaining trust and being reliable in our interactions with clients. This situation aligns with fidelity. Respecting a client's decision to refuse treatment, even if it's something the nurse believes would be beneficial, demonstrates fidelity to the client's autonomy and their right to make choices about their care.

d.This situation reflects the principle of beneficence, which involves taking actions to benefit clients, including continuing education to improve client care and nonmaleficence (avoiding harm).