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Which intervention is appropriate for the nurse to implement when a client is throwing chairs and screaming, "I’m going to kill you"? Keep the client talking. Use active listening skills. Administer intramuscular medication. Suggest a "time-out" in a quieter place.

Name: which intervention is appropriate for the nurse to implement when a client is throwing chairs and screaming im going to kill you keep the client talking use active listening skills administe 95102
Uploaded: 2023-06-07T16:45:35-08:00
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Channel: Sri K
Description: which intervention is appropriate for the nurse to implement when a client is throwing chairs and screaming im going to kill you keep the client talking use active listening skills administe 95102

          Which intervention is appropriate for the nurse to implement when a client is throwing chairs and screaming, "I’m going to kill you"?
Keep the client talking.
Use active listening skills.
Administer intramuscular medication.
Suggest a "time-out" in a quieter place.

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06/07/2023

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The first priority is to ensure the safety of the client, other clients, and staff. This involves quickly assessing the environment and the level of threat posed by the client's actions and words. Show more…

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Which intervention is appropriate for the nurse to implement when a client is throwing chairs and screaming, "I’m going to kill you"? Keep the client talking. Use active listening skills. Administer intramuscular medication. Suggest a "time-out" in a quieter place.