Outcome identification for the treatment plan of a patient with grandiose thinking associated with acute mania focuses on:
a. developing an optimistic outlook
b. self-control of distorted thinking
c. maintaining an interest in the environment
d. stabilizing the sleep pattern
ANS: B
The desired outcome is that the patient will be able to control the grandiose thinking associated with acute mania as evidenced by making realistic comments about self, abilities, and plans. Patients with acute mania are already unduly optimistic as a result of their use of denial, and they are overly interested in their environment. Sleep stability is a desired outcome but is not related to distorted thought processes.
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