A client with mania begins dancing around the day room. When she twirled her skirt in front of the male clients, it was obvious she had no underpants on. The nurse distracts her and takes her to her room to put on underpants. The nurse acted as she did to:

Choice A reason: This is incorrect because the nurse’s primary responsibility is to protect the client, not the male clients. Choice B reason: This is inaccurate because the nurse’s intervention was not about stopping dancing but about addressing inappropriate exposure. Choice C reason: This is incorrect because the nurse’s immediate action was not a teaching moment but a protective intervention. Teaching can occur later when the client is stable. Choice D reason: This is correct because the nurse acted to protect the client’s dignity and minimize embarrassment. Clients with mania often lack awareness of socially inappropriate behavior, and the nurse’s intervention helps maintain safety and dignity without confrontation.