A Female Client on an Inpatient Unit Enters the Day

question 4

Multiple Choice

A female client on an inpatient unit enters the day area for visiting hours dressed in a see-through blouse and wearing no undergarments.Which intervention should be the nurse's first priority?

• A)Contact the client's psychiatrist.
• B)Avoid addressing her attention-seeking behavior.
• C)Lead the client back to her room and assist her in choosing appropriate clothing.
• D)Restrict the client to her room until visiting hours are over.

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