At a unit meeting, staff members discuss the decor for a special room for patients with mania. Select the best option
a. Extra-large window with a view of the street
b. Neutral walls with pale, simple accessories
c. Brightly colored walls and print drapes
d. Deep colors for walls and upholstery
ANS: B
The environment for a patient with mania should be as simple and nonstimulating as possible. Patients with mania are highly sensitive to environmental distractions and stimulation.
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