Asked by Reginald Franklin on Jul 07, 2024
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A patient experiencing mania has not eaten or slept for 3 days. Which nursing diagnosis has priority?
A) Risk for injury
B) Ineffective coping
C) Impaired social interaction
D) Ineffective therapeutic regimen management
Not Eaten
A state or condition of having skipped or missed consuming food for a certain period.
Risk For Injury
A nursing diagnosis denoting the increased likelihood that an individual will experience physical harm or injury.
- Analyze and prioritize health care evaluations for patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
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Sneha PoddarJul 07, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Although each of the nursing diagnoses listed is appropriate for a patient having a manic episode, the priority lies with the patient's physiologic safety. Hyperactivity and poor judgment place the patient at risk for injury.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze and prioritize health care evaluations for patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
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