A Patient with a History of Command Hallucinations Approaches the Nurse,yelling

A patient with a history of command hallucinations approaches the nurse,yelling obscenities.The patient mumbles and then walks away.The nurse follows.Which nursing actions are most likely to be effective in de-escalating this scenario? Select all that apply.

A) State the expectation that the patient will stay in control.
B) State that the patient cannot be understood when mumbling.
C) Tell the patient,"You are behaving inappropriately."
D) Offer to provide the patient with medication to help.
E) Speak in a firm but calm voice.

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