A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder: depressive episode intentionally overdoses on sertraline (Zoloft). Family reports that the client has experienced anorexia, insomnia, and recent job loss.
What should be the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?
A. Risk for suicide R/T hopelessness
B. Anxiety: severe R/T hyperactivity
C. Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements R/T refusal to eat
D. Dysfunctional grieving R/T loss of employment
Question 2
A client diagnosed with bipolar I disorder is distraught over insomnia experienced over the last 3 nights and a 12-pound weight loss over the past 2 weeks. Which should be this client's priority nursing diagnosis?
A. Knowledge deficit R/T bipolar disorder AEB concern about symptoms
B. Altered nutrition: less than body requirements R/T hyperactivity AEB weight loss
C. Risk for suicide R/T powerlessness AEB insomnia and anorexia
D. Altered sleep patterns R/T mania AEB insomnia for the past 3 nights
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