A patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder becomes hyperactive after discontinuing lithium. The patient threatens to hit another patient. Which comment by the nurse is appropriate?
A) "Stop that! No one did anything to provoke an attack by you."
B) "If you do that one more time, you will be secluded immediately."
C) "Do not hit anyone. If you are unable to control yourself, we will help you."
D) "You know we will not let you hit anyone. Why do you continue this behavior?"

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The Answer is C

A Patient Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Becomes Hyperactive After Discontinuing