The psychiatric nurse is providing care for a patient who has just calmed down after exhibiting inappropriate behaviors related to bipolar disorder. The nurse knows that which of the following is the best way to help prevent another unseemly episode?
The psychiatric nurse is providing care for a patient who has just calmed down after exhibiting inappropriate behaviors related to bipolar disorder. The nurse knows that which of the following is the best way to help prevent another unseemly episode?
A. Identify the consequences of the behavior.
[5%]
B. Assist the client in understanding triggering events or feelings that may have lead to the outburst.
[79%]
C. Ensure that the patient’s safety is upheld.
[11%]
D. Offer the patient clear options to deal with their current behavior.
[5%]
Statistics
Subject/Lesson
Subject
Mental Health
Lesson
Mental Health
Client Need
Test Plan
Psychosocial Integrity
Related Topic
Mental Health Concepts
Item Type
Item Type
Application
Explanation
Choice B is correct. The psychiatric nurse would be most effective in preventing further inappropriate episodes by assisting the client in understanding what may have triggered the event.
Choice A is incorrect. Identifying the consequences of inappropriate behavior would be a more appropriate intervention before the patient’s response began escalating. Since this patient is calm, identifying values is not the most effective option to prevent reoccurring episodes.
Choice C is incorrect. Ensuring the patient’s safety is intact is always a priority but is a more appropriate action during the patient’s episode of inappropriate behavior rather than while the patient is calm.
Choice D is incorrect. A patient experiencing an episode of inappropriate behavior related to bipolar disorder is unlikely to absorb patient teaching. Teaching is best understood when the patient is calm and states readiness to learn.
NCSBN client need Topic: Psychosocial adaptation, Mental Health Concepts
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