Which nursing measure would be relevant to protecting the physiologic integrity of a pa-tient during a manic episode when marked hyperactivity is present?
a. Provide appropriate attire for patient to wear.
b. Set firm limits on behavior injurious to others.
c. Monitor the patient's weight at the same time daily.
d. Use genuineness to develop a therapeutic alliance with the patient.
ANS: C
Hyperactivity expends huge amounts of calories and interferes with caloric intake, thus re-sulting in rapid weight loss. Monitoring weight daily protects the patient's physiologic integ-rity. The other options are concerned with psychosocial integrity.
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