A client with bipolar disorder is admitted to the psychiatric unit. The client is talking loudly, walking back and forth rapidly, and exhibiting a short attention span. Which nursing intervention should occur first?
A) Decrease the client's environmental stimuli.
B) Give the client feedback about his behavior.
C) Introduce the client to other staff on the unit.
D) Tell the client about hospital rules and policies.
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