The nurse is assessing a patient who was reported to have an altered level of consciousness. The patient presents with rapid speech, impaired judgement, and rapidly fluctuating emotional state. After admission and treatment, the patient returns to a functional baseline. Which diagnosis best describes the patient’s behavior?

The patient brought to the emergency department by police was found in the middle of traffic, alternating between grandiose declarations and expressing a desire to commit suicide. On physical assessment, the patient is tachycardic and hypertensive. The nurse suspects which diagnosis will be made?

A confused, minimally arousable patient is brought to the emergency department via ambulance. The patient is hypotensive and bradypneic. Paramedics report finding an empty bottle of diazepam next to the patient. The nurse prepares which therapy?