A client is diagnosed with bipolar disorder: manic episode. Which nursing intervention would be implemented to achieve the outcome of "Client will gain 2 lbs. by the end of the week?"

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Providing high-calorie finger foods throughout the day would be the most appropriate intervention to help the client gain weight quickly. In a manic episode, clients may have poor impulse control, be easily distracted, or have an inability to sit still, making it difficult to sit down for meals. High-calorie finger foods can be eaten on the go and help to increase caloric intake. Accompanying the client to the cafeteria may be helpful, but it may also be overwhelming for the client given their manic state. Total parenteral nutrition would be an invasive intervention that would be reserved for severe cases where the client is unable to consume food orally. Teaching the importance of a varied diet may be appropriate, but may not help the client gain weight quickly enough.

A Client Is Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder: Manic Episode