A patient experiencing mania has not eaten or slept for 3 days. Which nursing diagnosis has priority?
A) Risk for injury
B) Ineffective coping
C) Impaired social interaction
D) Ineffective therapeutic regimen management

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Although each of the nursing diagnoses listed is appropriate for a patient having a manic episode, the priority lies with the patient's physiologic safety. Hyperactivity and poor judgment place the patient at risk for injury.

A Patient Experiencing Mania Has Not Eaten or Slept for 3