A manic client who tends to be manipulative says angrily, "You had better let me out of here, or I'm going to call my lawyer. My boss has good friends with the owners of this tin-pot place you call a 'mind holism respite.'" Which statement by the nurse would be most therapeutic?
A. "When you can speak to me without yelling and being aggressive, I'll be happy to speak with you."
B. "Just get your anger out with me, because we're not going to allow you be discharged until you calm down."
C. "Do threats and name-calling usually work for you? Do people tend to listen to you and do as you order them to?"
D. "I know that you feel that you're doing your very best right now, but you are yelling. Take some time out and some deep breaths, and I'll speak to you in half an hour."
Ans: D. "I know that you feel that you're doing your very best right now, but you are yelling. Take some time out and some deep breaths, and I'll speak to you in half an hour."
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