At 11:30 P

question 4

Multiple Choice

At 11:30 p.m. the client diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder demands to phone a lawyer to file for a divorce. Unit rules state that no phone calls are permitted after 10 p.m. Which nursing response is most appropriate?

• A) "Go ahead and use the phone. I know this pending divorce is stressful."
• B) "You know better than to break the rules. I'm surprised at you."
• C) "It is after the 10 p.m. phone curfew. You will be able to call tomorrow."
• D) "A divorce shouldn't be considered until you have had a good night's sleep."

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