Therapeutic interactions between the nurse and a manic patient will be facilitated when the nurse:

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A calm,matter-of-fact approach minimizes patient need for defensiveness and minimizes power struggles.The use of rigid limit setting leads to power struggles and escalation of patient hyperactive,aggressive behavior.Structure and judicious limit setting are more therapeutic.A laissez-faire approach is nontherapeutic; manic patients usually need structure.Encouraging humor and wit is generally ineffective since patients with mania cannot maintain control of emotions and may shift from witty to angry in seconds.

Therapeutic Interactions Between the Nurse and a Manic Patient Will