A nurse is collecting data from a client who has bipolar disorder. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings places the client at an increased risk for injury due to mania?

A. The client spends most of their day sleeping: Excessive sleep is more characteristic of depressive episodes in bipolar disorder. While fatigue can contribute to risk in some contexts, it does not directly indicate increased injury risk from manic behaviors. B. The client is easily distracted by external stimuli: Distractibility is a hallmark of mania and can lead to impulsive or unsafe actions, such as leaving dangerous objects within reach, wandering, or starting multiple activities at once. This significantly increases the client’s risk for injury. C. The client withdraws from group activities: Social withdrawal is more associated with depressive states. While it may affect engagement or mood, it does not inherently increase risk for injury due to manic behavior. D. The client will only eat finger foods: Preferring finger foods may indicate impulsivity or hyperactivity but does not directly correlate with a substantial risk for injury. Safety risks are more closely tied to distractibility, poor judgment, and impulsive actions during mania.