A Patient with Bipolar Disorder Commands Another Patient,"Change the Television

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient with bipolar disorder commands another patient,"Change the television channel.Get me something to drink…," and so forth.The nurse wants to interrupt this behavior without entering into a power struggle with the patient.Select the nurse's best approach.

• A) Distraction: "Let's go to the dining room for a snack."
• B) Humor: "How much are you paying servants these days?"
• C) Limit setting: "You must stop ordering other patients around."
• D) Honest feedback: "Your behavior is annoying other patients."

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Definitions:

Lose-lose Situation

A situation where all parties involved suffer a loss or negative outcome, often due to conflict or competition.

Bargaining Climate

The environment or conditions under which negotiation or bargaining occurs, including attitudes, relationships, and the surrounding context.

Verbal Negotiation Tactics

Strategies used in dialogue to persuade or influence an opposing party to reach a desirable outcome or agreement.

Warning

A statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.