When a Hyperactive Patient Diagnosed with Acute Mania Is Hospitalized

question 26

Multiple Choice

When a hyperactive patient diagnosed with acute mania is hospitalized, what is the initial nursing intervention?

• A) Allow the patient to act out feelings.
• B) Set limits on patient behavior as necessary.
• C) Provide verbal instructions to the patient to remain calm.
• D) Restrain the patient to reduce hyperactivity and aggression.

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Definitions:

CAPM

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Beta

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Expected Return

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