A client is brought to the emergency department displaying disorganized behavior and incoherence
after an acquaintance suggested a homosexual encounter. In which room should the nurse place the
client until he can be seen by the physician?
a. An interview room furnished with a desk and two chairs
b. A small, empty storage room that has no windows or furniture
c. The nurse's office, furnished with a desk, chairs, files, and bookcases
d. An examining room containing an examining table, instrument storage cabinets, a
desk, and a chair
ANS: A
Individuals experiencing severe to panic-level anxiety require a safe environment that is quiet,
nonstimulating, structured, and simple. Option A provides simplicity, few objects with which he
could harm himself, and a small floor space in which the client can move about. Option B would be
like a jail cell. Options C and D may be overstimulating and unsafe.
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