A nurse visited a middle-aged client at home after his hospital discharge. The client was cleaning a gun. When the nurse asked the client to put the gun away, the client became agitated. What is the nurse's best action at this time?
a. Apologizing and saying that the visit will be rescheduled when the client is feeling better
b. Focusing on client assessment and staying calm because filling out the necessary forms will not take long
c. Hurrying through the visit and finishing the documentation inside the safety of the nurse's car
d. Using a low voice and slow, calm movements, and asking whether there is a problem
ANS: A
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