The health care provider describes a patient as being dressed like a "typical patient with mania." From this statement,the nurse can assume that the patient's mode of dress was:

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Patients with mania often dress in bright colors and mix a variety of patterns.Their attire may give them an eccentric or bizarre look."Drab" usually reflects more of a personal preference in dress,whereas "slovenly" and "seductive" may be considered indicators of mental illness if seen in combination with other specific assessment observations.

The Health Care Provider Describes a Patient as Being Dressed