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•A suicidal client with a history of manic behavior is admitted to the emergency department. The client's diagnosis is documented as bipolar I disorder: current episode depressed. What is the rationale for this diagnosis instead of a diagnosis of major depressive disorder?a)The physician does not believe that the client is suffering from major depression.b)The client has experienced a manic episode in the past.c)The client does not exhibit psychotic symptoms.d)There is no history of major depression in the client's family.
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