A Nurse Experiences Potential Danger from a Patient Who Is

question 24

Multiple Choice

A nurse experiences potential danger from a patient who is highly suspicious and fears being harmed.Which behaviors by the nurse will help alleviate the threat of violence?

• A) Stand in the doorway of the room.
• B) Maintain an open position with the hands in view.
• C) Occasionally touch the patient gently on the forearm.
• D) Turn away from the patient to demonstrate lack of fear.
• E) Speak in a quiet, controlled voice.

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