A Patient with Bipolar Disorder Is Dressed in a Red

A patient with bipolar disorder is dressed in a red leotard and brightly colored scarves.The patient says,"I'll punch you,munch you,crunch you," while twirling and shadowboxing.Then the patient says gaily,"Do you like my scarves? Here…they are my gift to you." How should the nurse document the patient's mood?

A) Labile and euphoric
B) Irritable and belligerent
C) Highly suspicious and arrogant
D) Excessively happy and confident

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