Practice Question
A nurse enters the community room of an acute mental health unit and observes a client yelling at another client. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to the client?
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Correct Answer:
"yelling at others is unacceptable."
Rationale:
💎 This response is direct, firm, and nonjudgmental, setting clear behavioral limits, which is essential in maintaining safety and structure in an acute mental health setting.
💎 Limit-setting is a key therapeutic technique for managing aggressive or disruptive behaviors; it helps clients understand expectations and consequences without shaming them.
💎 Asking “why” can increase defensiveness, and punitive statements such as taking away privileges or expressing provider disappointment are non-therapeutic and may escalate agitation.
💎 Maintaining a calm tone while reinforcing acceptable behavior supports a safe and therapeutic environment.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4