. A nurse is assessing a client who has bipolar disorder and whose mother brought her...
. A nurse is assessing a client who has bipolar disorder and
whose mother brought her to the emergency department. Which of the
following is the highest priority finding?
a. The client reports not attending group therapy.
b. The client reports not taking medication for the past 2
weeks.
c. The client speaks to the nurse in a demanding tone.
d. The client reports sleeping 2 to 3 hr per night.
Homework Answers
Answer:
d. The client reports sleeping 2 to 3 hrs per night
Reason: Decreased sleep can worsen the symptoms of bipolar disorder
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