ATI Mental Health Practice B 2023

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A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is running around the unit asking people to dance with her. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Walk the client outside and sit with her in the garden area. This intervention helps the client to redirect their energy in a positive and calming manner. Being outdoors can provide a change of environment, fresh air, and can help the client feel more grounded. It also offers a distraction from the impulsive behavior and promotes relaxation. Turning on a dance video (choice
A) may further stimulate the client's behavior rather than calming them down. Offering a snack (choice
B) may reinforce the behavior and is not addressing the underlying issue. Observing for aggressive behavior (choice
D) is important but does not actively address the client's current behavior.

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