A Client Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder: Depressive Episode Intentionally Overdoses

A client diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder: Depressive Episode intentionally overdoses on sertraline (Zoloft) .Family reports that the client has experienced anorexia,insomnia,and recent job loss.Which should be the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?

A) Risk for suicide R/T hopelessness
B) Anxiety: severe R/T hyperactivity
C) Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements R/T refusal to eat
D) Dysfunctional grieving R/T loss of employment

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