A Patient on a Medical Unit Has a History of Hostile

A patient on a medical unit has a history of hostile and menacing behavior toward staff and sometimes even strikes them.Which plan would be best for forestalling such incidents?

A) Give the patient lorazepam (Ativan) every 4 hours to reduce anxiety.
B) Explain that the response to any violence will be to use restraints.
C) Arrange for security personnel to stand by during all nursing care.
D) Point out the problem and help the patient identify things that are causing frustration.

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