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    RN Comprehensive Predictor 2026 Proctored Exam V2

    A nurse is planning care for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing mania. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?

    Explanation & Rationale

    During a manic episode, clients are hyperactive, impulsive, and may not sleep or rest voluntarily. Encouraging frequent rest periods helps prevent exhaustion and physical harm. The dayroom is a stimulating environment that worsens mania. Withdrawing privileges is a punitive measure, not therapeutic. Seclusion is a last resort for clients who are a danger to themselves or others — anxiety alone does not warrant seclusion.

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