During a group session,a flirtatious patient with mania shares that several patients and the nurse "have bodies that are really nice." The most therapeutic response from the nurse would be:

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When patients are inappropriate and intrusive on the unit,the nurse will want to protect the patient (who will probably be embarrassed when his or her thinking clears),other inpatients,and self.The most therapeutic intervention is one that distracts the patient and enlists cooperation for a time-out before escalation of the behavior occurs.As the patient's mental status clears,the nurse's sensitivity to the patient will foster trust in the therapeutic relationship.

During a Group Session,a Flirtatious Patient with Mania Shares That