What are the nursing interventions for a hospitalized client with mania who is exhibiting manipulative behavior?

Communicate expected behaviors to the client
Be clear with the client regarding the consequences of exceeding limits set regarding behavior.
Assist the client in testing out alternative behaviors for obtaining needs

Interventions for dealing with the client exhibiting manipulative behavior include setting clear. consistent. and enforceable limits on manipulative behaviors; being clear with the client regarding the consequences of exceeding limits set; following through with the consequences in a non-punishment manner; and assisting the client in identifying strengths and in testing out alternative behaviors for obtaining needs.Option B: Enforcing rules and informing the client that he or she will not be allowed to attend group therapy sessions is a violation of the clients rights.Option C: Ensuring the client knows that he or she is not in charge of the nursing unit is inappropriate. power struggles need to be avoided.