Which documentation indicates that the treatment plan for a patient with acute mania has been effective?
a. "Converses without interrupting, clothing matches, participates in activities."
b. "Irritable, suggestible, distractible, napped for 10 minutes in afternoon."
c. "Attention span short, writing copious notes, intrudes in conversations."
d. "Heavy makeup, seductive toward staff, pressured speech."
ANS: A
The descriptors given indicate the patient is functioning at an optimal level, using appropriate behavior, and thinking without becoming overstimulated by unit activities. The incorrect options reflect manic behavior.
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