When responding to a patient who has agitated, hostile behavior during a community meeting, the initial action the nurse should take is to:
a. follow the treatment plan.
b. place the patient in seclusion.
c. offer an antianxiety medication.
d. permit the angry outburst if no harmful behavior is threatened.
A
Consistency in response is vital to positive outcomes; hence, following the treatment plan is the correct answer. The response of staff might take different forms depending on the treatment plan.
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