The nurse planning the care for an adolescent client experiencing the manic phase of bipolar disorder would include which of the following interventions to address hallucinations?
1. Discuss a homework assignment
2. Keep isolated in a quiet room
3. Encourage spending time with others
4. Explain that hallucinations are not real
4. Explain that hallucinations are not real
Rationale:
The adolescent client in the manic phase of bipolar disorder experiencing hallucinations should not be left alone in a quiet room but rather should be talked with and explained that the hallucinations are not real. The nurse should not discuss homework assignments or encourage the client to spend time with others. The hallucinations need to be addressed.
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