Which Is the Priority Nursing Action When Providing Care to a Client

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which is the priority nursing action when providing care to a client who demonstrates signs of escalating anxiety?

• A)Isolate the client in a safe, quiet, and protective environment.
• B)Leave the client alone in a room.
• C)Provide a benzodiazepine.
• D)Phone the physician.

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