Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
Postoperatively, the client screams obscenities at the nurse after realizing that the injured forearm is missing. Which nursing action is most appropriate at this time?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Staying quietly with the client provides emotional support during a grief reaction to amputation, promoting trust. Leaving, reprimanding, or medicating without engagement dismisses the client's feelings.