Which of the following actions by a nurse would be most effective when dealing with a client with schizophrenia who is shouting and verbally aggressive?
A)
Take the client's arms and gently but firmly guide him to a safe place.
B)
Approach the client with hands at her side and talk calmly to the client.
C)
Encourage the client to come into the dayroom and watch television.
D)
Ignore client's behavior unless it escalates or client threatens another person.
B
Explanation:
A)
A nonthreatening, calm, and controlled approach can be contagious to the client. Touching the client might make him defensive and become violent. A quiet environment is best until the client has calmed down. Early intervention is necessary with psychotic clients to prevent escalation of behavior.
Application
Implementation
Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
B)
A nonthreatening, calm, and controlled approach can be contagious to the client. Touching the client might make him defensive and become violent. A quiet environment is best until the client has calmed down. Early intervention is necessary with psychotic clients to prevent escalation of behavior.
Application
Implementation
Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
C)
A nonthreatening, calm, and controlled approach can be contagious to the client. Touching the client might make him defensive and become violent. A quiet environment is best until the client has calmed down. Early intervention is necessary with psychotic clients to prevent escalation of behavior.
Application
Implementation
Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
D)
A nonthreatening, calm, and controlled approach can be contagious to the client. Touching the client might make him defensive and become violent. A quiet environment is best until the client has calmed down. Early intervention is necessary with psychotic clients to prevent escalation of behavior.
Application
Implementation
Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
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