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A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The client says to the nurse, 'Give me your pen to cut the pain out of my chest.' The nurse should identify that the client is at risk for which of the following?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Self-mutilation. The client's statement indicates a desire to harm themselves, which is a common behavior in individuals with bipolar disorder. Self-mutilation is a serious concern as it can lead to physical harm. Delusion (
A) refers to a false belief, hallucination (
B) is a perception of something that is not present, and attention-seeking behavior (
C) is seeking attention inappropriately. These choices do not directly address the client's statement about cutting the pain out of their chest, making them incorrect.

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