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Category - Changes in Health

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A newlyadmitted male client in an acute manic state kisses a female nurse and asks her to go on a dinner date with him. The nurse’s best response is to:
  1. Ignore the client.
  2. Directly tell the client that his behavior is not acceptable.
  3. Ask the client to help clean the dayroom.
  4. Isolate or seclude the client.
Explanation
Answer: C - A manic client in the acute phase is extremely active; therefore, it is essential that this energy is channeled into constructive or positive activities like asking the client to help clean the dayroom. The other responses would not assist the client in controlling his behavior.
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