A 32-year-old single man who works as a computer analyst is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of bipolar depression, and acute manic episodes. When taking a nursing history, the nurse would identify which information that would support this diagnosis. He describes himself as a "loner" with a history of being withdrawn and aloof in relationships.
O His paternal grandfather had mood swings all his life and died in a mental institution
O He had a similar episode when in college.
O He dropped out of school without finishing his degree, and his friends say he was never the same again.
O His parents were divorced when he was a young child.