A Patient with Bipolar Disorder Is Hyperactive and Has Not

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient with bipolar disorder is hyperactive and has not slept for 3 days.Mood and behavior are labile.The patient threatens to hit another patient.Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

• A) "Stop that now.No one did anything to provoke an attack by you."
• B) "If you try that again,you will be placed in seclusion immediately."
• C) "Do not hit anyone.If you are unable to control yourself,we will help you."
• D) "You know we will not let you hit anyone.Why do you continue this behavior?"

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