Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
The nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is hyperactive pacing down the hallway and exhibiting poor concentration during group therapy. When collecting data the nurse should identify that which of the following is characteristic of the client's manifestations?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Hyperactivity, pacing, and poor concentration are hallmarks of mania, reflecting elevated mood and energy. Depression involves low energy, delusions are false beliefs, and hallucinations are sensory distortions.