Question

A client approaches a nurse at the nurses’ station and states he is going outside to smoke. The nurse reminds the client that the hospital has a strict no-smoking policy on campus, including outside. The client becomes verbally abusive. Which is the priority nursing response?

Accepted Answer

Calmly walk the client back to his room.

Answer

Call the primary healthcare provider to prescribe a nicotine patch.

Answer

Tell him if he insists, he must go off hospital grounds or he may incur a fine.

Answer

Tell the client he is being inappropriate and that he should lower his voice.

Question 17 - Psychosocial Integrity Practice Test for the NCLEX-PN Exam