A manic client in the acute phase is verbally and physically aggressive to himself. The nursing diagnosis Defensive coping related to biochemical changes as evidenced by aggressive verbal and physical behaviors has been identified. A desirable short-term goal would be that the client will
A. Making no attempts at self harm within 12 hrs of admission.
B. sleep soundly for 12 of the next 24 hours.
C. willingly take prescribed medication as offered by staff within 24 hours of admission.
D. develop psychomotor retardation associated with sedation from prescribed medication within 6 hours of admission.
Answer: A. Making no attempts at self harm within 12 hrs of admission.
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