Asked by Bianca Sandra on Jun 20, 2024
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A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder commands other patients, "Get me a book. Take this stuff out of here," and other similar demands. The nurse wants to interrupt this behavior without entering into a power struggle. Select the best initial approach by the nurse.
A) Distraction: "Let's go to the dining room for a snack."
B) Humor: "How much are you paying servants these days?"
C) Limit setting: "You must stop ordering other patients around."
D) Honest feedback: "Your controlling behavior is annoying others."
Power Struggle
A conflict arising from two or more parties competing for control or dominance in a particular situation.
Controlling Behavior
Actions intended to dominate, manipulate, or dictate the behavior of others, often a sign of abusive relationships or personality disorders.
- Utilize communication strategies that reduce power struggles and promote therapeutic interactions with patients who have bipolar disorder.
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Ebony EatonJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The distractibility characteristic of manic episodes can assist the nurse to direct the patient toward more appropriate, constructive activities without entering into a power struggle. Humor usually backfires by either encouraging the patient or inciting anger. Limit setting and honest feedback may seem heavy-handed to a labile patient and may incite anger.
Learning Objectives
- Utilize communication strategies that reduce power struggles and promote therapeutic interactions with patients who have bipolar disorder.
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