A confused, agitated client was placed in the seclusion room on the ps

QUESTION

A confused, agitated client was placed in the seclusion room on the psychiatric unit. The client requested to see a doctor. Which of the following actions taken by the nurse manager would be most likely to prevent possible workplace violence?

a. Having a nursing assistant stay with client in the seclusion room
b. Placing the client in a semiprivate room
c. Trying to orient the client to time and place
d. Prohibiting employees from entering the seclusion room alone

ANSWER:

ANS: D
By not allowing employees to enter the seclusion room alone, the nurse manager is protecting staff from workplace violence.