Multiple Choice
A patient was responding to auditory hallucinations earlier in the morning.The patient approaches the nurse,shaking a fist and shouting,"Back off!" and then goes into the day room.As the nurse follows the patient into the day room,the nurse should:
A) make sure adequate physical space exists between the nurse and the patient.
B) move into a position that allows the patient to be close to the door.
C) maintain one arm's length distance from the patient.
D) sit down in a chair near the patient.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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