A Patient with Bipolar Disorder Is Hyperactive and Has Not

A patient with bipolar disorder is hyperactive and has not slept for 3 days.Mood and behavior are labile.The patient threatens to hit another patient.Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

A) "Stop that now.No one did anything to provoke an attack by you."
B) "If you try that again,you will be placed in seclusion immediately."
C) "Do not hit anyone.If you are unable to control yourself,we will help you."
D) "You know we will not let you hit anyone.Why do you continue this behavior?"

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