A newly admitted client is experiencing a manic episode of bipolar I disorder and presents as very agitated.The nurse should assign which priority nursing diagnosis to this client?
A)Ineffective individual coping R/T hospitalization AEB alcohol abuse
B)Altered nutrition: less than body requirements R/T mania AEB 10-pound weight loss
C)Risk for violence: directed toward others R/T agitation and hyperactivity
D)Sleep pattern disturbance R/T flight of ideas AEB sleeps 1 to 2 hours per night

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The priority nursing diagnosis for a client experiencing a manic episode and exhibiting agitation and hyperactivity is "Risk for violence: directed toward others." This is because the client's behavior can be unpredictable and potentially dangerous to others. Safety of the patient and others must be the priority.

A Newly Admitted Client Is Experiencing a Manic Episode of Bipolar