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A nurse is caring for a client who becomes verbally abusive when the nurse enters her room. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Maintain eye contact until the behavior stops. Maintaining eye contact can be perceived as confrontational and may escalate the situation. Tell the client her behavior is disappointing. Telling the client her behavior is disappointing is judgmental and not therapeutic. Punish the client for the behavior. Punishing the client is not appropriate or therapeutic. Leave the client's room. Leaving the room can help de-escalate the situation by removing the immediate trigger for the client's anger.

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