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    The nurse is continuing to care for the client. Exhibits The nurse is assessing the client. Which of the following findings indicate an improvement in the client's condition? Select all that apply.

    Explanation & Rationale

    Rationale: A. The client slept 5 hr the previous night: Restorative sleep reflects stabilization in manic episodes, where insomnia is a key symptom. Sleeping for five hours is a significant improvement, indicating reduced hyperactivity and improved mood regulation. B. The client consumes 8 oz of high-calorie fluids each hour: Adequate nutritional intake and hydration are often compromised in mania due to distractibility and hyperactivity. Regular consumption of fluids shows enhanced attention, cooperation, and reduced psychomotor agitation. C. The client takes short naps during the day: Napping during the day may actually signal persistent hyperactivity or fragmented sleep cycles. Restful, consolidated nighttime sleep is a better indicator of clinical improvement than sporadic daytime naps. D. The client engages in quiet activities in their room: Participation in low-stimulation activities reflects improved impulse control, attention span, and reduced need for excessive stimulation positive signs of response to lithium and therapeutic interventions. E. The client appears to listen to unseen others: Persistent auditory hallucinations suggest ongoing psychotic features. Although lithium can reduce mood-related psychosis, hallucinations at this stage indicate incomplete resolution of manic or psychotic symptoms.

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