A Patient Is Increasingly Tense, Pacing the Hall and Glaring

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient is increasingly tense, pacing the hall and glaring angrily at others. Select the nurse's best comment to this patient.

• A) "It looks as though you are feeling upset. Please tell me what's concerning you."
• B) "I can see you are on the verge of losing control. What can I do to help you?"
• C) "You must maintain control of your feelings even if you are feeling angry."
• D) "I'm going to give you an injection of your medication to prevent loss of control."

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