A nurse is planning care for a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder: manic phase. In which order should the nurse prioritize the listed client outcomes?
Client Outcomes:
1. Maintains nutritional status.
2. Interacts appropriately with peers.
3. Remains free from injury.
4. Sleeps 6 to 8 hours a night.

Question

A nurse is planning care for a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder: manic phase. In which order should the nurse prioritize the listed client outcomes? 
Client Outcomes:
1. Maintains nutritional status.
2. Interacts appropriately with peers.
3. Remains free from injury.
4. Sleeps 6 to 8 hours a night.

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During the manic phase of bipolar disorder, the priority is to ensure the client remains safe and free from injury (3). This is followed by maintaining their nutritional status (1) and ensuring they are able to sleep 6 to 8 hours a night (4). Interacting appropriately with peers (2) is important; however, it is not as high a priority as safety and basic physiological needs.

A Nurse Is Planning Care for a Client Diagnosed with Bipolar