A Client Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder States,"I Hate Oatmeal

question 9

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder states,"I hate oatmeal.Let's get everybody together to do exercises.I'm thirsty and I'm burning up.Get out of my way; I have to see that guy." What should be the priority nursing action?

• A) Assess the client's vital signs.
• B) Offer to have the dietitian discuss food preferences.
• C) Encourage the client to lead the exercise program in the community meeting.
• D) Acknowledge the client briefly and then walk away.

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Definitions:

Swern Oxidation

A method of oxidizing primary and secondary alcohols to aldehydes and ketones using dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), oxalyl chloride, and a base.

NaOCl/TEMPO

A combination of sodium hypochlorite and TEMPO, used as an oxidizing agent system in organic chemistry for the selective oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes or ketones.

DMP Reagent

A powerful oxidizing agent, Dess-Martin Periodinane, used in organic chemistry to convert primary alcohols to aldehydes and secondary alcohols to ketones with high selectivity.

TsCl

Tosyl chloride, a chemical reagent used to make alcohols more reactive by converting them into tosylates.