RN HESI Mental Health Exam.
RN HESI Mental Health Exam. ( 42 Questions)
When responding to a call light, the nurse finds a client with aggressive behaviors pacing and restless in the room. The client shouts, "What took you so long to get in here!" Which action should the nurse implement?
Providing personal space allows the client to feel less threatened and gives them room to express their emotions without feeling cornered.
Standing in the doorway might block the client's exit and could escalate the situation.
Requesting backup might be necessary in some situations but should not be the initial response to the client's agitation.
Encouraging the client to sit down might not be well-received and could escalate the situation further.
A. Providing personal space allows the client to feel less threatened and gives them room to express their emotions without feeling cornered.
B. Standing in the doorway might block the client's exit and could escalate the situation.
C. Requesting backup might be necessary in some situations but should not be the initial response to the client's agitation.
D. Encouraging the client to sit down might not be well-received and could escalate the situation further.