A client diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder: Depressive Episode intentionally overdoses on sertraline (Zoloft).Family reports that the client has experienced anorexia,insomnia,and recent job loss.Which should be the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?
A)Risk for suicide R/T hopelessness
B)Anxiety: severe R/T hyperactivity
C)Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements R/T refusal to eat
D)Dysfunctional grieving R/T loss of employment

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The client's intentional overdose on medication indicates a desire to harm themselves, which puts them at immediate risk for suicide. The other diagnoses may also be appropriate, but the priority is to address the imminent risk for self-harm.

A Client Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder: Depressive Episode Intentionally Overdoses