Posted: December 21st, 2017

A client on the psychiatric unit is in an uncontrolled rage and is threatening other clients and staff. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

A client on the psychiatric unit is in an uncontrolled rage and is
threatening other clients and staff. What is the most appropriate
action for the nurse to take?
❍ A. Call security for assistance and prepare to sedate the
client.
❍ B. Tell the client to calm down and ask him if he would
like to play cards.
❍ C. Tell the client that if he continues his behavior he will
be punished.
❍ D. Leave the client alone until he calms down.