Bipolar Disorder: Manic and Depressive Phases · NCLEX Exam

Which statement is true regarding suicide risk in bipolar disorder?

  1. Bipolar disorder carries a lower suicide risk than the general population
  2. Suicide risk in bipolar disorder is elevated only during manic phases
  3. Suicide risk is substantially higher than in the general population
  4. Depressive phases in bipolar disorder never involve any suicidal ideation
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Correct answer: Suicide risk is substantially higher than in the general population

Bipolar disorder has a higher risk of suicide compared to the general population, particularly during depressive or mixed states.

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