A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder who is experiencing acute mania. Which action would be most appropriate for the nurse to take?

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Even during the most acute episodes, it is important for clients to have a sense of empowerment and participation in treatment. Therefore, the nurse would allow the client to participate in treatment decisions. Telling the client firmly that he or she must take the medication or restraining the client would be inappropriate. Notifying the primary care provider would be appropriate only if the client continued to refuse to take the medication after allowing her to participate in the decisions.

A Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Medications to a Client