A Patient with a History of Command Hallucinations Approaches the Nurse,yelling

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of command hallucinations approaches the nurse,yelling obscenities.The patient mumbles and then walks away.The nurse follows.Which nursing actions are most likely to be effective in de-escalating this scenario? Select all that apply.

• A)State the expectation that the patient will stay in control.
• B)State that the patient cannot be understood when mumbling.
• C)Tell the patient,"You are behaving inappropriately."
• D)Offer to provide the patient with medication to help.
• E)Speak in a firm but calm voice.

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