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The client is laughing and telling jokes to a group of clients. Suddenly, the client is crying and talking about a death in the family. A moment later, the client is laughing and joking again. The nurse should:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Redirecting to a quiet area allows assessment of labile mood and de-escalation.

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