During the morning community meeting on the inpatient psychiatric unit, a 40-year-old hypomanic
client threatens to strike another client. The nurse therapist should intervene by
a. immediately sending the other clients out of the room.
b. telling the client he must leave the meeting.
c. summoning the assistance of several other staff.
d. firmly telling the client he can talk about being angry in group, but he cannot act
out.
D
The therapist should intervene when a client threatens to act out by firmly orienting the client
regarding what behavior is acceptable and what is unacceptable. Option A: This is premature.
Option B: The client should be advised of limits before this action is taken. Option C: This is
premature.
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