A patient with mania dances around the unit, seldom sits, monopolizes conversations, interrupts, and intrudes. Which nursing intervention will best assist the patient with energy conservation?
a. Monitor physiologic functioning.
b. Provide a subdued environment.
c. Supervise personal hygiene.
d. Observe for mood changes.
ANS: B
All the options are reasonable interventions with a patient with acute mania, but providing a subdued environment directly relates to the outcome of energy conservation by decreasing stimulation and helping balance activity and rest.
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