Four new patients were admitted to the behavioral health unit in the past 12 hours. The nurse directs a psychiatric technician to monitor these patients for safety. Which patient will need the most watchful supervision? A patient diagnosed with

A) bipolar I disorder.
B) bipolar II disorder.
C) dysthymic disorder.
D) cyclothymic disorder.

Bipolar I Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by dramatic mood swings between manic episodes and depressive episodes, with mania being more severe than in Bipolar II Disorder.

Watchful Supervision

Close and continuous observation or guidance, especially in scenarios requiring oversight for safety or compliance.

Dysthymic Disorder

A chronic form of depression where a person's mood is regularly low, but symptoms are not as severe as in major depression.