The patient became angry when the dietary department sent up the wrong tray. The teen threw the tray and used profanity. The nurse understands that this behavior:
a. Is an appropriate reaction to sending the wrong tray
b. Is caused by displacement of anger over death
c. Is ridiculous and should not be tolerated
d. All of the above
B
The behavior described is not an appropriate reaction to sending the wrong tray. However, it is understood because the teen is displacing her anger about dying on this situation. The nurse will tolerate the behavior because it is understood.
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