A patient is hyperactive with mania and has a nursing diagnosis of "Nutrition, altered, less than body requirements, related to hyperactivity," What implementation is most appropriate when considering this diagnosis?
a. Offer nutritious finger foods and high-protein milk shakes to eat on the go.
b. Spoon-feed the patient while the patient is seated at the table.
c. Arrange for one large meal at noon to be eaten in the company of others.
d. Limit fluid intake to make the patient hungry at mealtime.
A
Patients with mania are on the go. Nutritious foods that can be eaten while the patient is moving around will meet their dietary needs. The patient's short attention span prevents him or her from sitting long enough to eat or to be fed by spoon. Limiting fluids is contraindicated for the patient who is hyperactive.
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