Free BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Practice Question

A 42-year-old patient presents to the emergency department exhibiting poor judgment, impulsivity, and an elevated mood. The patient reports they 'feel like the king of the world' and have been highly productive, requiring very little sleep over the past week. Which diagnosis best fits this patient's presentation?

  • Manic episode indicative of bipolar disorder

  • Severe anxiety disorder

  • Situational crisis related to a life event

  • Major depressive episode

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BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) / 
Mental Health Emergencies
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