The Nurse Observes a Client's Escalating Anger

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse observes a client's escalating anger.The client begins to pace the hall and shouts,"You all better watch out.I'm going to hurt anyone who gets in my way." Which should be the priority nursing intervention?

• A) Calmly tell the client, "Staff will help you to control your impulse to hurt others."
• B) Remove other clients from the area and maintain milieu safety.
• C) Gather a show of force by contacting security for assistance.
• D) Calmly tell the client, "You will need to be medicated and secluded."

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