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A client with a history of interpersonal violence is admitted after an altercation. The nurse observes the client pacing and muttering angrily. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial intervention?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Offering a quiet space allows the client to de-escalate without escalating to restrictive measures, aligning with least-restrictive intervention principles. Medication, seclusion, or restraints are premature without attempting de-escalation, and the client's behavior does not yet indicate immediate danger.

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