The nurse observes that an adolescent client relates, reacts, and consistently behaves with one of the male staff in an inappropriate manner. Based on the adolescent's history, the nurse is concerned this client may be:
1. Manifesting manic behavior.
2. Experiencing a side effect from the medication.
3. Acting out a life script.
4. Afraid of being alone.
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Rationale: The way the client relates, reacts, and behaves are all components of what is commonly called the client's life script. It is not likely that the client is experiencing a side effect from medication, manifesting manic behavior, or exhibiting fear of being alone since the behavior is not directed at all staff.
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