Multiple Choice
When a hyperactive, aggressive patient with bipolar disorder threatens to beat up another patient, the initial nursing intervention should be to:
A) provide firm verbal limits.
B) place the patient in seclusion.
C) ask the patient, "Why are you so angry?"
D) distract the patient with diversional activities.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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