ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam f24 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
During group therapy, the nurse observes that a client is pacing, agitated, and presenting with aggressive gestures. The client's speech pattern is rapid, and affect is belligerent. Based on the observations, the nurse's immediate priority of care is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Provide safety for the client and other clients on the unit. The priority is to ensure immediate safety due to the client's agitated and aggressive behavior. This includes preventing harm to the client and others. Assisting the staff (
A) can come after ensuring safety. Providing comfort (
C) is important but secondary to safety. Offering a less stimulated area (
D) is not the immediate priority when safety is at risk.
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