Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Practice Question

A 16-year-old client is in the emergency department for treatment of minor injuries from a car accident. A crisis nurse is with her because she became hysterical and was saying, 'It's my fault. My Mom is going to kill me. I don't even have a way home.' Which of the following should be the nurse's initial intervention?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: This intervention calms the client's hysteria using physical touch and breathing techniques, helping her regain composure before addressing other concerns.

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