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A home health nurse drives up to the house of her client,who has schizophrenia with manic episodes. The client is sitting on his front porch with a shotgun in his arms. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Keep driving in a path that is going away from the client’s house. This is the safest option as it prioritizes the nurse's safety by avoiding a potentially dangerous situation. Stopping the car in the driveway (
A) could escalate the situation and endanger the nurse. Honking the car horn (
B) may startle the client and lead to a violent response. Calmly speaking the client's name (
C) could agitate the client further.
Therefore, driving away from the house (
D) is the most appropriate and safest action in this scenario.

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