A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder who is in the manic phase. The patient states, 'I don't need any help. I can do everything myself!' Which response is the most therapeutic?

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A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder who is in the manic phase. The patient states, 'I don't need any help. I can do everything myself!' Which response is the most therapeutic?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Nursing behaviors associated with the implementation phase of nursing process are concerned with

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. The patient states, 'I think I'm too fat, even though I've lost 30 pounds.' Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is assessing a patient diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. The patient states, 'I feel like I have no control over my eating.' Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for the nurse to implement?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

As a nurse escorts a patient being discharged after treatment for major depression, the patient gives the nurse a necklace with a heart pendant and says, 'Thank you for helping mend my broken heart.' Which is the nurse's best response?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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