The nursing diagnosis for a patient with mania is Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to caloric intake insufficient to balance with hyperactivity as evidenced by 5 lb weight loss in 4 days. Select the most appropriate outcome
The patient will: a. reduce hyperactivity within 1 week.
b. drink four high-calorie, high-protein supplements per day.
c. consistently wear appropriate attire for age and sex within 1 week.
d. display consistently nonviolent behavior toward others within 1 week.
B
Outcomes should be measurable. High-calorie, high-protein food supplements will provide the additional calories needed to offset the patient's hyperactivity. Nursing interventions are directed toward the etiology. The other outcomes are related to other nursing diagnoses that might be established for a patient with mania.
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