A female client on an inpatient unit enters the day area for visiting hours dressed in a see-through blouse and wearing no undergarments. Which intervention should be a nurse's first priority?
A. Contact the client's psychiatrist.
B. Avoid addressing her attention-seeking behavior.
C. Lead the client back to her room and assist her to choose appropriate clothing.
D. Restrict client to room until visiting hours are over.
ANS: C
The most appropriate intervention by the nurse is to lead the client back to her room and assist her to choose appropriate clothing. The client could be exhibiting signs of exhibitionistic disorder, which is characterized by urges to expose oneself to unsuspecting strangers.
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