The parents of a 21-year-old male client diagnosed with bipo…
The parents of a 21-year-old male client diagnosed with bipolar I disorder in the manic phase approach the nurse after visiting their son on the inpatient psychiatric unit. The parents state, “We’re exhausted and frustrated. Before admission, our son would be up all night talking about starting a million-dollar business despite having no experience, accused us of trying to ruin their plans, and became verbally aggressive when we expressed concerns. Even during today’s visit, they were still irritable and making grandiose claims. How can we possibly help when they’re like this?” Based on evidence-based family interventions for bipolar disorder, which response by the nurse would be most therapeutic?