ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2019 NGN Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who is being aggressive toward other clients. Which of the following actions is the priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. Asking the client if he intends to harm others is the priority because it assesses the immediate safety risk. This step allows the nurse to gather crucial information to determine the level of threat and take appropriate actions to prevent harm.
Choice B focuses on prevention rather than addressing the current aggression.
Choice C is a helpful strategy but not urgent in a potentially dangerous situation.
Choice D is beneficial for stress management but does not address the immediate safety concern.
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