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TFauchery · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A client is diagnosed with bipolar disorder and admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit. Which is the priority outcome for this client?

A. The client will accomplish activities of daily living independently by discharge.
B. The client will verbalize feelings during group sessions by discharge.
C. The client will remain safe throughout hospitalization.
D. The client will use problem-solving to cope adequately after discharge.

Question 2

A client is diagnosed with bipolar I disorder: manic episode. Which nursing intervention would be implemented to achieve the outcome of Client will gain 2 pounds by the end of the week?

A. Provide client with high-calorie finger foods throughout the day.
B. Accompany client to cafeteria to encourage adequate dietary consumption.
C. Initiate total parenteral nutrition to meet dietary needs.
D. Teach the importance of a varied diet to meet nutritional needs.

blakeserpa · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder is at risk for injury in either pole of this disorder. In the manic phase the client is hyperactive and can injure self inadvertently, and in the depressive phase the client can be at risk for suicide.

Answer to Question 2

A
The nurse should provide the client with high-calorie finger foods throughout the day to help the client achieve the outcome of gaining 2 pounds by the end of the week. Because of hyperactivity, the client will have difficulty sitting still to consume large meals.