Mr. Smith is admitted to the psychiatric hospital for evaluation after numerous incidents of threate...

Mr. Smith is admitted to the psychiatric hospital for evaluation after numerous incidents of threatening, angry outbursts and two episodes of hitting a coworker at the grocery store where he works. He is very anxious and tells the nurse, "I didn't mean to hit him. He made me so mad that I just couldn't help it. I hope I don't hit anyone here. " Which of the following is the nurse's best response?

A."It sounds like you were angry. When you feel angry here, talk to the staff about it instead of hitting. "
B."I'm sure you didn't mean to hit him and that it won't happen her
C."
D."You'd better not hit anyone here, even if you do get ma
E."
F."Tell me more about what happene

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参考答案: A

参考解析: Describing acceptable behavior to the client focuses on the immediate problem.

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