You are participating in end-of-shift report when a patient approaches the group of nurses, looks at a co-worker and loudly states, "You are all nasty
You are talking about me again, aren't you?" and proceeds to throw a cup of water at the group. You respond with the following statement or action:
A) "It is not appropriate to approach us in that manner. I will meet with you after our report is complete."
B) "You think we're talking about you? We are giving report. We talk about all patients at this time."
C) Do nothing and ignore the patient.
D) Call an assist code and have the patient placed in quiet room for a period of time.
A
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