RN HESI Mental Health Exam.
RN HESI Mental Health Exam. ( 42 Questions)
The nurse is planning the care for a client who is hospitalized with bipolar disorder. The client wanders the hallways, talks excessively, and makes sexual comments about the staff. Which intervention(s) should the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
Inviting for a walk when the client's energy is high can help channel excess energy and reduce restlessness.
Engaging the client in competitive activities might escalate the situation and isn't suitable for managing hyperactivity in bipolar disorder.
Assigning the client to a single room can reduce external stimuli and potentially decrease overstimulation that might contribute to the behavior.
Providing television programs with suspense might not effectively engage the client or address their needs.
Giving concise and firm directions for hygiene and dressing can help provide structure and guidance during times of excessive energy or impulsivity.
A. Inviting for a walk when the client's energy is high can help channel excess energy and reduce restlessness.
B. Engaging the client in competitive activities might escalate the situation and isn't suitable for managing hyperactivity in bipolar disorder.
C. Assigning the client to a single room can reduce external stimuli and potentially decrease overstimulation that might contribute to the behavior.
D. Providing television programs with suspense might not effectively engage the client or address their needs.
E. Giving concise and firm directions for hygiene and dressing can help provide structure and guidance during times of excessive energy or impulsivity.