Which Intervention Would Be the Best Initial Approach for a Nurse

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which intervention would be the best initial approach for a nurse to take when a young adult patient is verbally abusive?

• A) Ask the patient to define "verbally abusive language."
• B) Provide the patient with examples of assertive communication.
• C) Identify the patient's verbal abuse in order to set standards for future dialogue.
• D) Remove privileges from the patient until communications show less aggression.

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Promissory Note

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