Prior to Admission,a Patient Was Directing Traffic,shouting "To Work,you Jerk,for

Prior to admission,a patient was directing traffic,shouting "to work,you jerk,for perks," and making obscene gestures at cars.The patient's spouse reports noncompliance with lithium therapy for 3 weeks and not sleeping for 3 days,saying,"I'm too busy." Features characteristic of bipolar disorder the nurse can identify are:

A) increased muscle tension and anxiety.
B) vegetative signs and poor grooming.
C) poor judgment and hyperactivity.
D) cognitive deficits and low mood.

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