Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 6th Edition by Mary Townsend

Exercise 2

Margaret, age 68, is diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder, Current episode manic. She is extremely hyperactive and has lost weight. One way to promote adequate nutritional intake for Margaret is to
A) sit with her during meals to ensure that she eats everything on her tray.
B) have her sister-in-law bring all her food from home because she knows Margaret's likes and dislikes.
C) provide high-calorie, nutritious finger foods and snacks that Margaret can eat "on the run."
D) tell Margaret that she will be on room restriction until she starts gaining weight.