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6 years ago
A client with bipolar disorder who became hyperactive after discontinuing lithium has not eaten or
  slept for 3 days. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be of priority importance?
 
  a. Ineffective coping
  b. Risk for injury
  c. Caregiver role strain
  d. Impaired social interaction
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6 years ago
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Although each of the nursing diagnoses listed is appropriate for a client having a manic episode, the
priority lies with the client's physiological safety. Hyperactivity and poor judgment put the client at
high risk for injury.
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