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A client with a cocaine dependency is irritable, anxious, highly sensitive to stimuli, and overreactive to clients and staff on the unit. Which of the following actions is most therapeutic for this client?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Providing frequent time-outs is therapeutic, as it allows the client to de-escalate in a low-stimulus environment, managing irritability and sensitivity.

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