The emergency department nurse realizes that the husband of a client appears increasingly irritable
as he waits. Interventions to prevent escalation of anger would include
a. periodically updating the husband about what is being done for his wife.
b. explaining that his wife will have to wait because clients are treated in order of
need.
c. asking that he relax, explaining that his wife's condition is not life threatening.
d. suggesting that he return home and have the physician call with an update in 3
hours.
A
Periodic updates reduce anxiety and defuse anger. This strategy acknowledges the husband's
presence and concern. Options B, C, and D would be likely to increase anger because they imply
that his anxiety is inappropriate.
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