Question

A patient is angry, uncooperative, extremely anxious, and wants to talk to you. What would be your

FIRST intervention?
O Place patient in seclusion.
O Address patient by name and speak in a low calm voice
O Notify physician and get a verbal order for lorazepam (Ativan®) IM.
Assertively instruct patient to calm down.

Answer 1

Address patient by name and speak in a low calm voice

Step-by-step explanation:

Being calm is likely always a best first option for any situation like this. Under different circumstances, it may be different.