A client who has been physically aggressive arrives at the emergency room for a psychiatric assessment. The best approach by the nurse would be to:
A) Have a sense of humor to show a lack of fear.
B) Provide close contact to increase the client's sense of safety.
C) Use brief statements and questions to obtain information.
D) Use open-ended questions so the client can elaborate.
C
Feedback: Following an aggressive episode, clients may have difficulty expressing themselves; short, concise statements and questions will get needed information. Humor or open-ended questions may be frustrating or annoying for the client.
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