Bipolar Disorder: Manic and Depressive Phases · NCLEX Exam

A client in a manic phase may exhibit significantly reduced need for sleep, meaning:

  1. They sleep 10 hours but still feel tired
  2. They feel rested after only 3 hours of sleep
  3. They must nap every hour
  4. They have insomnia due to depression
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Correct answer: They feel rested after only 3 hours of sleep

A reduced need for sleep in mania is characterized by feeling rested after only a few hours of sleep.

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