This Nursing Diagnosis Applies to a Patient Experiencing Mania: Imbalanced

This nursing diagnosis applies to a patient experiencing mania: imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements, related to insufficient caloric intake and hyperactivity as evidenced by 5-pound weight loss in 4 days. Select the most appropriate outcome. The patient will:

A) ask staff for assistance with feeding within 4 days.
B) drink six servings of a high-calorie, high-protein drink each day.
C) consistently sit with others for at least 30 minutes at mealtime within 1 week.
D) consistently wear appropriate attire for age and sex within 1 week while in the psychiatric unit.

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