A young adult patient constantly seeks attention from the nurses, stomping away from the nursesÔÇÖ station and pouting when her requests are refused. Which of the following responses by the nurse is MOST appropriate?

D Rotate the staff so the patient will learn to relate to more than one nurse. B Give the patient unsolicited attention when she is not exhibiting the unacceptable behaviors. A Have the patient establish trust with one staff person with whom therapeutic interventions should occur. C Ignore the patient when she exhibits attention-seeking behavior.