A client on an inpatient unit is diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder: Manic Episode.During a discussion in the dayroom about weekend activities,the client raises his voice,becomes irritable,and insists that plans change.Which should be the nurse's initial intervention?
A)Ask the group to take a vote on alternative weekend events.
B)Remind the client to quiet down or leave the dayroom.
C)Assist the client to move to a calmer location.
D)Discuss with the client impulse control problems.

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The client's behavior suggests increasing agitation and irritability, which can be a sign of escalating manic symptoms. Moving the client to a calmer location can help reduce stimulation and prevent further escalation of symptoms. A and B do not address the underlying symptoms and may even increase agitation. D may be appropriate at a later time, but the immediate concern is to prevent the client from becoming more agitated.

A Client on an Inpatient Unit Is Diagnosed with Bipolar