Which of the following is a risk associated with misdiagnosing children with bipolar disorder, when in fact they have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
A)Medications for bipolar disorder are very potent and have serious side effects.
B)ADHD is more impairing than bipolar disorder, so one would be ignoring the real problem.
C)Insurance companies don't recognize childhood bipolar disorder and will not reimburse treatment for it.
D)There are no major risks, as the two disorders are so similar that treatments are essentially the same.

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Medications for bipolar disorder are very potent and have serious side effects, such as weight gain, metabolic changes, and increased risk of suicide. Misdiagnosing a child with bipolar disorder when they actually have ADHD could result in unnecessary exposure to these risks.

Which of the Following Is a Risk Associated with Misdiagnosing