A Newly Admitted Patient Experiencing a Manic Episode Is Verbally

question 15

Multiple Choice

A newly admitted patient experiencing a manic episode is verbally and physically aggressive.The plan for care should include which interventions to minimize the risk of injury and manage the milieu effectively?

• A) Setting clear limits, providing a quiet environment, and limiting activities
• B) Avoiding use of antipsychotic drugs for 24 hours and providing nourishment ad lib
• C) Orienting to unit activities, encouraging gross motor activity, and watching television
• D) Avoiding confrontations by not enforcing limits and encouraging physical exercise at bedtime

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage model that describes the physiological changes the body goes through under stress: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

NK Cells

Natural Killer (NK) cells are a type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in the body's immune response by targeting and destroying cancerous or infected cells.

Prolonged Stress

Extended exposure to stressful situations or stimuli, potentially leading to adverse health effects.

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, involved in the body's fight-or-flight response to stress.