Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Full-length
The nurse in the mental health unit is talking with several clients during group therapy. A client becomes angry and throws a fire extinguisher at another client. Which of the following actions would be a priority for the nurse to take?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Ensuring safety by escorting others away (C) is the priority. Rapid response (A) may be premature, approaching the client (B) risks escalation, and informing of consequences (D) is secondary.