A Patient with a History of Violence Directed Toward Others

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of violence directed toward others becomes very excited and agitated during the nurse's interview.Which intervention does the nurse implement to foster therapeutic communication?

• A) Call the security staff for assistance.
• B) Ask the patient to use self-control.
• C) Lean forward and touch the patient's arm.
• D) Assume an open, nonthreatening posture.

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