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Nclexpn Flashcards: Crisis Intervention And De Escalation

Study Crisis Intervention And De Escalation in Nclexpn with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

An agitated client can engage in conversation and poses no immediate physical danger. Which initial intervention should the nurse use to reduce agitation?

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ANSWER

Use calm verbal de-escalation and reduce unnecessary stimuli. Reassess safety continuously. If there is immediate danger, summon help and use the least restrictive effective intervention permitted by orders, policy and law; do not delay urgent protection merely to complete verbal attempts.

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A 45-year-old client in a primary care clinic becomes tearful and panicky after receiving news that a close friend died unexpectedly. The client is trembling, having difficulty speaking, and repeatedly saying, "This can't be real"; psychosocial history includes prior grief after a parent's death and strong spiritual beliefs. Which intervention should the nurse implement IMMEDIATELY to support the client in crisis?
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