A Client on an Inpatient Unit Is Diagnosed with Bipolar

question 9

Multiple Choice

A client on an inpatient unit is diagnosed with bipolar disorder: manic phase. During a discussion in the dayroom about weekend activities, the client raises voice, becomes irritable, and insists that plans change. What should be the nurse's initial intervention?

• A)Ask the group to take a vote on alternative weekend events.
• B)Remind the client to quiet down or leave the dayroom.
• C)Assist the client to move to a calmer location.
• D)Discuss with the client impulse control problems.

Gain insight into the specifics of Hill's model of team leadership and the different types of interventions.

Understand the functions of leadership actions as proposed by McGrath and their categorization.

Realize the implications of not sharing external environmental information on team dynamics and effectiveness.

Understand the critiques and limitations of the team leadership model.