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The nurse is caring for a patient with bipolar disorder who has been awake for 72 hours and has eaten only small amounts of food. The patient's speech is pressured and unorganized. When planning care for this patient, what priority nursing diagnosis will the nurse formulate?
1. Alteration of sleeping pattern due to acute mania, as evidenced by decreased sleep.
2. Alteration of sleeping pattern caused by acute mania, manifested by decreased sleep.
3. Risk for injury caused by acute mania, manifested by altered nutrition, decreased sleep, and pressured speech.
4. Risk for injury due to acute mania, as evidenced by altered nutrition, decreased sleep, and pressured speech.
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Clinical Nursing Skills: Basic to Advanced Skills

Clinical Nursing Skills: Basic to Advanced Skills


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Thank you for taking the time to actually provide an explanation, rather than just a letter!
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