A nurse is collecting data from a client who is in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Clients in the manic phase often exhibit inflated self-esteem, a sense of superiority, and grandiose thinking. They may have unrealistic beliefs about their abilities, accomplishments, or importance. Hypersomnia, or excessive sleepiness, is not typically associated with the manic phase of bipolar disorder. Instead, individuals in the manic phase often experience a decreased need for sleep and may go for long periods with little or no sleep. Blunted affect refers to a lack of emotional expression or reduced intensity of emotional responses. It is more commonly associated with depressive episodes of bipolar disorder rather than the manic phase. Slurred speech is not a typical finding in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. However, individuals in the manic phase may exhibit rapid or pressured speech, talking excessively, rapidly switching topics, or having difficulty keeping up with their own thoughts.