Which observations, if documented in the medical record, would indicate that the treatment plan for
a client with acute mania has been effective?
a. "Converses appropriately, clothing matched, participates in activities.".
b. "Irritable, suggestible, distractible, napped for 10 minutes in afternoon.".
c. "Attention span short, writing copious notes, intrudes in conversations.".
d. "Heavily made up, seductive toward male staff, pressured speech.".
A
The descriptors given indicate the client is functioning at an optimal level, using appropriate
behavior, and thinking without becoming overstimulated by unit activities. Options B, C, and D
reflect manic behavior.
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