Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 995 of 2368
The nurse is caring for a client in an acute manic episode who cannot sit through meals. Which food choice is MOST appropriate?
- A low-calorie meal served on a tray at the table
- A caffeinated beverage to boost the client's energy
- A meal that requires a knife and fork and long periods of sitting
- High-calorie, high-protein finger foods the client can eat while moving
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Correct answer: High-calorie, high-protein finger foods the client can eat while moving
Finger foods allow eating on the run for clients who are distracted and unaware of bodily needs.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Conditions: Treatment of Bipolar Disorder. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Basic Care and Comfort"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026